Nursery Assistant

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive ethos

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Job summary

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care and play-based EYFS learning for children aged 2 to 5, in both Nursery and Extended Day Care.

The successful candidate will be warm, engaging, with Level 2/3 EYFS qualifications (or working towards), strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting childrens development.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or working towards.
• Previous experience working with young children in an early year setting.
• Be warm, caring, and engaging.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• Be passionate about supporting childrens progress and development.
• Be committed to the schools high standards of learning and pastoral care.
• Enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivery of play-based EYFS activities for individual children and small groups under the Nursery Manager.
• Create and maintain a safe, caring, inclusive and stimulating environment indoors and outdoors.
• Observe and assess childrens progress and share this with parents/carers.
• Be the key person for individual children within Nursery, leading on education and care.
• Assist with personal care and health needs, including administering medication per school policy.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, therapists and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for every child.

Skills

Experience with young children

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

EYFS knowledge

Caring & warm

CPD commitment

DBS check

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.wicklewoodschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Laurence Hughes

• Salary: Scale C, £20,771 actual per annum (£26,427 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part time
• 34 hours per week
• Term time plus 1 week

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is a community school in the heart of the countryside. Our nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-5, laying the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. We are a successful and happy school, combining a caring ethos with a commitment to high standards and excellent outcomes for children.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for young children in our Nursery and Extended Day Care.

Purpose and Scope of the Role

• To work as part of our dedicated Nursery team, delivering high-quality care and engaging, play-based learning opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children aged 2 to 5 years of age.
• You will play a vital role in helping each child reach their full potential while supporting their communication, physical development, emotional wellbeing, self-care, and social skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the planning and delivery ofplay-based EYFS activities for individual children and small groups under the direction of the Nursery Manager.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, caring, inclusive, and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Observe and assess children's progress, sharing this with parents and/or carers.
• To be 'key person' for individual children within Nursery, taking the lead on their education and care whilst in attendance.
• To assist with personal care and health needs, which may include:administering medication, assisting with personal care, carrying out other agreed health-related procedures in line with the schools’ policies.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, therapists, and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for every child.

Requirements:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or working towards.
• Previous experience working with young children, in an early year setting
• Be warm, caring, and engaging
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• Be passionate about supporting children’s progress and development
• Be committed to the school’s high standards of learning and pastoral care
• Enhanced DBS check

We offer:

• An inclusive and caring ethos
• Enthusiastic, motivated and happy children
• A motivated and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A wider professional learning community
• A supportive governing body and school community

Please direct any questions to the school office: [e-mail] or contact Mr Hughes on 01953 602333.

Closing date: 16 October 2026, 9am

Interview date: As applications are received

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding pupils. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, health check and enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant will also be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.