Nursery Focused Early Years Assistant/s

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wiltshire Council pension

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Marlborough St Mary’s Primary School in Marlborough is seeking a Nursery Focused Early Years Assistant to join our friendly team. You will support children across our Nursery, mainstream classes and the Complex Needs Resource Base, fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment.

We welcome applicants with at least Level 3 in Early Years or Childcare. The role offers permanent, temporary and casual contracts, good pay, and access to the Wiltshire Council pension scheme.”

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Early Years or Childcare, or an equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery, mainstream classes and the Complex Needs Resource Base.
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Promote inclusion, kindness and children's wellbeing, and respond to individual needs.

Education

Level 3 in Early Years / Childcare or equivalent

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 m and values great benefits like a brilliant pension scheme and ongoing training, we want to hear from you.

Closing date (and time): Ongoing advertisement

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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.