Nursery Assistant (3682 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Dalton-in-Furness; Remoto; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery seeks a Nursery Assistant for their Baby Room, with potential across the nursery for ages 9 months to 4 years. The post requires initiative, caring approach and team work to support pupils with diverse needs.

The role is fixed term until 31st September 2027, 34 core hours Mon-Fri (7.45–17.30, term time only). NVQ level 2 is required; NVQ level 3 is advantageous, with safeguarding and compliance emphasized.

Competenze

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required.
• NVQ Level 3 mentioned as desirable.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance required.

Mansioni

• Support and provide individual care for pupils.
• Initially work in the baby room, then across the nursery site with ages 9 months–4 years.
• Work closely in a team to support pupils with a range of needs.

Conoscenze

Commitment to work with children

Team player

Initiative

Confidence with children

Formazione

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Descrizione del lavoro

• Job type:Nursery Assistant/ Nursery Lead
• Contract:Fixed term
• Work pattern:Full-time
• Salary:Please see details below
• Closing date for applications: Friday 3 July 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness

Nursery Assistant (Baby Room)

Pay scale PCD5 £25,183 (pro rata) (£13.05 per hour)

Fixed Term till 31st September 2027 dependant on numbers with a view to make permanent.

34 core hours Monday – Friday (hours between 7.45 and 5.30pm (term time only)

Start date 1st September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Dane Ghyll Community Primary and School and Nursery seek Nursery Assistant with initiative and a caring, positive and flexible approach is required. The post will involve working closely in a team, supporting and providing individual care for pupils with a range of needs. The role will involve initially working in our baby room but also working across our whole nursery site, with children from 9 months – 4 years old.

• Is a committed, enthusiastic and has a passion for working with children
• Experience of working in this age range
• Works well as part of a team
• Holds at least an NVQ level 2

• Be a committed team member and be willing to become involved in the wider life of the school
• Have high expectations of both self and pupils
• Able to take the initiative and make decisions.

• Confidence in dealing with children.
• NVQ level 3
• Understanding of Safeguarding in School; Health and Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality issues
• Will support all staff to create stimulating learning environments

Dane Ghyll Community Primary and School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance is necessary before any candidate may take up a post.

Applicants must be suitably qualified with an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Induction support will be available, and a commitment to the school’s inclusive ethos is essential.

Contact Dane Ghyll Community Primary School

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School
Skelwith Drive
Barrow-In-Furness
LA14 4PG