Nursery Assistant (3988 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; England; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School is seeking a Nursery Assistant for the Baby Room. The role involves supporting and caring for pupils aged 9 months to 4 years, initially in the baby room and then across the nursery site.

You will work as part of a supportive team with flexible responsibilities and safeguarding as a core priority. Ideal applicants hold at least NVQ Level 2, have experience with early years, and are committed to high standards of care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with babies/young children.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Willingness to take initiative and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide individual care for pupils with needs.
• Work initially in the baby room and across the nursery site.
• Contribute to stimulating learning environments and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Experience with under-2s

Teamwork

Initiative

Care for young children

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

• Closing date for applications: Friday 20 November 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

Nursery Assistant (Baby Room)
Pay scale PCD5 £26,847 (pro rata £21,131) (£13.92 per hour)
34 core hours Monday – Friday (hours between 7.45 and 5.30pm (term time only)
Start date 4th January 2027 (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.

Essentials

• 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

Desirables

• Confidence in dealing with children.
• 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.

Interviews W/C Monday 23rd November 2026

Contact Dane Ghyll Community Primary School

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