Nursery Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,470 - 23,176; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Life cover at three times pensionable

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

E-ACT Greenfield Academy in Bristol is seeking a Nursery Learning Support Assistant on a fixed-term basis to support nursery pupils, creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every child can develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

You will work with teachers and Early Years staff to deliver play-based activities, support personal care and welfare, and help children develop confidence, curiosity and social skills.

Qualifications

• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Experience of working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, child development and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing within the nursery environment.
• Assist in delivering engaging play-based activities that promote early learning and development.
• Work closely with teachers and Early Years staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, social skills and independence.
• Support children with personal care, hygiene and welfare needs where required.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Child development

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

E-ACT Greenfield Academy | Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, Consideration

Join our Early Years team to support nursery pupils, creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every child can develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing within the nursery environment.
• Assist in delivering engaging play-based activities that promote early learning and development.
• Work closely with teachers and Early Years staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, social skills and independence.
• Support children with personal care, hygiene and welfare needs where required.

Pay range: NJ5-7 - £19,764.26 - £20,397.76 - FTE: £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 - 32.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year - fixed term - 31.08.2027

Qualifications and Skills

• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Experience of working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, child development and inclusive practice.

Benefits

• Financial and Lifestyle: Access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Professional Growth and Development: Investment in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.
• Culture and Wellbeing: Support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.