Nursery Assistant (Level 3)

Somers Park Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Somers Park Primary School is seeking a Nursery Assistant (Level 3) to join an early years team in the West Midlands. The role involves supporting children in small groups and whole-class activities, promoting social skills and engaging play-based learning throughout the day.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, follow safeguarding and health & safety policies, and assist with routines, activities and basic first aid as trained.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a Level 3 childcare qualification.
• DBS check and safeguarding awareness are required.
• Ability to work with children in small groups and support whole-class activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate a varied programme of play opportunities.
• Lead development of independent social skills.
• Assist with snacks, tidying and basic first aid where trained.
• Support pupils with specific medical/care needs after training.
• Maintain health and safety for children and staff.
• Report progress to parents and maintain attendance registers.

Skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Classroom support

Child engagement

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (Level 3) to start with us. Our team we are looking for the successful candidate to bring with them a sense of team work and enthusiasm. Working alongside our class teachers and other nursery assistants you will support children in class to enable them to engage fully with school life and prepare them for the next stage of their learning journey. The role will involve working with children in small groups as well as supporting with whole class activities as required.

This role will be supervised by classroom teacher and/or a designated supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Job Purpose

  To plan, deliver and evaluate a varied programme of high quality play opportunities in a safe environment

  To lead in the development of independent social skills

  To undertake duties such a preparing snacks, cleaning club room and toys, reporting any damages and tidying up etc

  To administer basic/paediatric first aid where appropriately trained

  To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken

  To take care for their own and other people’s health and safety.

  To liaise with parents to enable the effective operation of the Club

  To report a child’s problems/achievements to parents a necessary

  To complete registers of attendance/absence and other child records

  Maintaining stock and report to line manager where ordering is required

  To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies

  To ensure confidentiality is maintained where appropriate

  To follow and Health and Safety policies and procedures

  To follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all time

• The role may include additional duties appropriate to the level of the post, as reasonably requested by the Headteacher. The job description may be reviewed and amended following consultation.

• Person Specification

  Please refer to the attached recruitment pack.
  Safer Recruitment

  Mercian Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people eandexpects all staff to share this commitment.

  All positions are subject to child protection screeningappropriate tothe post, which will include an EnhancedDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check

  This post requires the ability to perform a role that involves frequent contact with children

  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

  Why Choose MET?

  Mercian Educational Trust is a connected family of schools, united by collaboration, professional trust, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.

  Our approach is built around three core beliefs: Working together, Working to grow, and Working well.

  Working together means strong professional networks across our schools, combined with genuine autonomy that enables staff to shape practice in response to their pupils and context.

  Working to grow reflects our commitment to development for everyone at every stage, with clear career pathways, high-quality CPD, and opportunities to progress across the trust.

  Working well ensures that wellbeing and workload sustainability are embedded in how we operate, with systems, expectations, and support designed to help staff thrive in their roles.

  Across all three, our aim is simple: to create an environment where colleagues are supported to thrive, empowered in their work, and prepared for long-term success.

  For more information about working with us, please visit our careers page. For further details about the individual school, please visit the school’s careers page.