Nursery Assistant - Sundorne Infant School (Severn Bridges MAT)

WMJobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundorne Infant School in Shrewsbury is seeking a reliable nursery assistant to join our team. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:15pm, during term time, with maternity cover until July 2027. DBS clearance is required, and January 2027 start date applies.

The successful candidate will work as a keyworker for a small group of children, ensuring activities are safe and engaging, with close liaison to parents to support each child’s health, wellbeing, learning and development.

Qualifications

• Be friendly and approachable; able to work well as part of a team.
• Hold a relevant qualification for early years or school settings.
• Experience working in a school environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker to a small group of children.
• Ensure activities are carried out safely and in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Work creatively with children within the early years framework, as instructed by the Nursery Leader.
• Liaise with parents to support children’s health, wellbeing, learning and development.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Childcare understanding

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Actual Annual Salary - £17,917.72

30 hours per week - Monday – Friday, 8:45am-3:15pm

Maternity Cover until July 2027

Term time only

Required January 2027

Subject to DBS clearance

Shropshire Council

Nursery Assistant

Grade 5 (£13.70-£13.92)

Actual Annual Salary - £17,917.72

30 hours per week - Monday – Friday, 8:45am-3:15pm

Maternity Cover until July 2027

Term time only

Required January 2027

(Subject to DBS clearance)

Sundorne Infant School is looking to appoint a reliable and friendly nursery assistant to join our nursery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker to a small group of children
• Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities
• Work creatively with children within the early years framework, as instructed by the Nursery Leader.
• Liaise closely with parents to support them to promote their child’s health, wellbeing, learning and development.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be friendly, approachable and able to work well as part of a team
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Have a good understanding of child development
• Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual
• Have experience of working in a school setting
• Hold a relevant qualification

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th November at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 18th November

Attached documents

Nursery Assistant - Application Pack