Nursery Focused Early Years Assistant/s

Wiltshire Council; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contracts

Temporary contracts

Casual (Bank) opportunities

Good pay Grade E8

Pension benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Inclusive school community

Supportive team

Job summary

Marlborough St Mary's Primary School invites applications for a Nursery Focused Early Years Assistant to support children across our Nursery and mainstream classes, with a focus on EYFS. The role offers varied hours and permanent/temporary/casual contracts at Marlborough, Wiltshire.

We seek a Level 3 qualified candidate who understands EYFS, is nurturing, flexible and a strong team player with excellent communication. Commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Enthusiastic, positive and nurturing, with a genuine desire to help children flourish.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery, mainstream classes and the specialist Complex Needs Resource Base.
• Contribute to an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment with high expectations for all.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Nursery Focused Early Years Assistant/s

Wiltshire Council View all jobs

• Marlborough, Wiltshire
• £26,847-27,709 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time

13 hours ago

Job Description:

Salary: £26,847 to £27,709 per annum (Grade E8)

Hours of work: Variety of hours available

Contract: Permanent, Temporary and Casual (Bank) contracts available

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Marlborough St Mary's Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

The Governors of Marlborough St Mary's are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and flexible Nursery Focused Early Years Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.

Our motto, "Together we believe, learn and achieve," reflects our commitment to inclusion, kindness and wellbeing. We are a modern primary school in the heart of Marlborough, with excellent facilities, including a dance studio, multi-use sports area and forest school.

Following our inspection in January 2025, Ofsted recognised exceptional provision across the school, praising our welcoming and inclusive environment, exemplary pupil behaviour, exceptional personal development and high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

All about the role

We are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent qualification. This is an essential requirement.
• Passionate about Early Years education, with a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Enthusiastic, positive and nurturing, with a genuine desire to help children flourish.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable, with the confidence to support children across our Nursery, mainstream classes and specialist Complex Needs Resource Base.
• Patient and responsive to the individual needs of children, maintaining high expectations for all.
• A strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to inclusion, kindness and children's wellbeing.

In return, we offer:

• A choice of contracts: Permanent, temporary and casual (bank) opportunities to suit different circumstances.
• Good rates of pay: Grade E8, with paid holiday entitlement.
• Pension benefits: Access to the Wiltshire Council pension scheme.
• Flexible working opportunities: A variety of hours and shift patterns to fit around personal commitments, depending on the role and school requirements.
• Professional development: Good support, ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills and career.
• A diverse and rewarding environment: The opportunity to work within a welcoming, inclusive school community spanning Nursery, mainstream education and specialist SEND provision.
• A supportive team and a big Labrador!

If you are a versatile professional who loves the reward of Nursery education and values great benefits like a brilliant pension scheme and ongoing training, we want to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment.

Closing date (and time): Ongoing advertisement

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: TBC

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.