Nursery Assistant Level 1 - St

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Upton Magna; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Shropshire Council's St Lucia's CE Primary School & Nursery in Shrewsbury is recruiting two Level 1 Nursery Assistants for the new Little Acorns 0-2 setting. Posts are 18 hours per week Mon-Wed and 12 hours Thu-Fri, term time only, 43.60 weeks per year, with a fixed term contract to 31/12/2027.

You will need good communication and organisational skills, be self-motivated, and able to provide nurturing care under EYFS practice.

Qualifications

• The post requires self-motivation, good communication and organisational skills, a friendly manner and the ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to high quality EYFS practice and a willingness to join the St Lucia’s team.

Responsibilities

• Provide and share enriching experiences, intentional interactions and joyful moments for 0-2 year-olds.
• Support nursery operations with nurturing care and responsive supervision.

Job description

0-2 L1 Nursery Assistant Level 1 - St Lucia's CE (Cont) Primary School & Nursery - Little Acorns

Employer Shropshire Council

Location Upton Magna, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4TZ

Salary Grade 4 Spinal Point 06, hourly rate £13.91

Closing date 16 Oct 2026

Reference shropshire/TP/283/398

Sector Education

Job Type Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern See advert details

Hours Part-Time

Job Details

Required for 1st November 2026

Salary: Level 1: Salary Grade 4, Spinal Column point 6, £13.91 (hourly rate)

Posts: Post one: 18 hours per week, Mon-Wed, 8.45-3.15pm

Post two: 12 hours per week, Thurs - Fri, 8.45-3.15pm

Term time only (in first instance) - 43.60 Weeks Per Year

Fixed term contract until 31/12/2027

At St Lucia's Primary School our Values, 'Nurture, Nourish, Grow', are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted to be opening our new School Based Nursery setting, to complement our existing offer. Our new Nursery 'Little Acorns', will be specifically for children age 0-2 years. We are excited to have the opportunity to build a team committed to providing quality care and nurture for our youngest children. We wish to appoint two Nursery Assistants, who are dedicated to providing and sharing enriching experiences, intentional interactions and joyful moments.

The post will require the successful applicant to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, a friendly manner and able to work under pressure. We would be eager to interview committed candidates, who may have relevant experience and transferrable skills; along with the desire to build knowledge of high quality EYFS practice and an enthusiasm to be part of our St Lucia's team.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the \"Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974\". Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. \"The ability to communicate at ease with stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.\"

Closing Date and shortlisting: Friday 16th October, 12pm lunchtime

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

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