Nursery Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 19,764 - 26,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS/TPS pension scheme

Life cover at three times pensionable

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

E-ACT Greenfield Academy in Bristol is seeking a caring Nursery Learning Support Assistant to join our Early Years team. You will support pupils in nursery, helping create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every child can develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.

Working closely with teachers, you will encourage children’s social, emotional and educational development through play-based learning and positive relationships, with a focus on safeguarding and inclusive

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 and numeracy

ICT skills

Experience with young children

Communication and interpersonal skills

Safeguarding and inclusive practice

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Learning Support Assistant – Fixed Term

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

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Learning Support Assistant to join our Early Years team. You will support pupils in nursery, helping to create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every child can develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. Working closely with teachers and colleagues, you will encourage children’s social, emotional and educational development through play‑based learning and positive relationships.

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

Annual salary: 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 – until 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: We offer a strong financial package including 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: We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high‑quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9‑point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing: Our people‑first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

How to apply

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

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.