Nursery Nurse

The Shaw Education Trust; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (SST)

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery, now part of The Shaw Education Trust, seeks a dedicated Nursery Support Assistant to assist learning and development in our nursery. You will work with a Senior Nursery Nurse and a teacher to plan and deliver early years activities and monitor progress in a nurturing setting.

We value inclusive education, safeguarding, and strong partnerships with families. This part-time role offers a supportive team, term-time schedule plus INSET days, and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school children in an early years setting.
• Ability to support pupils with individual needs and abilities.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development within the nursery setting.
• Assist in planning and delivering the early years curriculum.
• Monitor children's progress and promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Support learning

Early years curriculum planning

Behaviour management

Inclusive environment

Job description

* Nursery NurseNEWFast Apply# Nursery NurseEmployerLocation: Runcorn, CheshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 5 SCP 16-20 £26,847-£28,153 FTEPosted: 20th October 2026Start Date: 19th November 2026Expires: 30th October 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 19th November 2026Job ID: 1580485Start Date: 19th November 2026* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1580485* Share :Hallwood Park are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Support Assistant to support children's learning and development within our nursery setting. Working alongside an experienced Senior Nursery Nurse, with additional guidance and support from a qualified teacher, you will use your knowledge, skills and experience to support pupils' individual needs and abilities. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of the early years curriculum, create engaging learning opportunities and a stimulating learning environment, and support the monitoring of children's progress. You will also help promote positive behaviour and maintain a purposeful, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.Now part of the Shaw Education Trust, Hallwood Park is a charming and welcoming small school set in stunning grounds, complete with a pond and allotment. Our children are happy, enthusiastic, and eager to learn - and we are proud of the nurturing, inclusive environment that helps them thrive.Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery nurtures its pupils by:* Providing a safe, happy school in which pastoral care is given high priority by dedicated staff;* Expecting and promoting the highest standards of behaviour;* Giving children an excellent, secure start to their school experience in our Nursery and establishing positive relationships with parents;* Developing a strong sense of community and pride, with a \"family feel\" to the school.AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.Ourvalues - **opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***\"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\"*** We bring this to life through our mission: **workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.**Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value everyvoice,and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to makea real difference.Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.***Together,let's make the remarkable happen.We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.*****Everychild deserves an exceptional primary education.**AtShaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows,curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our familyof primary schools, we are committed to creatingwelcoming,inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged toachieve their very best.Ourcurriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers,effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From theearliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school,we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop theknowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wideDigital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning,preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future.Weknow that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heart ofeverything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuinesense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed,whatever their starting point or individual needs.Alongsideacademic achievement, we place great importance on personal development. Wewant our pupils to leave our schools with confidence, resilience, creativityand strong character. A wide range of enrichment opportunities and memorableexperiences help children discover new interests, build aspirations and developthe skills they need for life beyond the classroom.Aspart of Shaw Education Trust, you will join a community of schools that valuescollaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement. While each ofour primary schools has its own unique character, we are united by a sharedpurpose, **providing the very best education for every child and creatingplaces where both pupils and colleagues can flourish.****ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:*** An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (SupportStaff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)* **Support Staff only** based on working **full time,all year** - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day ofemployment (**37 days holiday** **rising to 39 days** after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoyhealth services designed to support your well-being.* Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Supportand Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection ofdiscounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.* Free Eye Tests* Cycle to work scheme* Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you **grow, contribute** and**flourish** in your role and in the Trust.Weknow **our people** are the key to our success and so we're committed toensuring the **employment experience** at **Shaw Education Trust** is a **rewarding**one.**Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from:** Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.* Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.* Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Accessto the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.* Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.* Participatingin peer reviews.* Accessto a suite of online courses.* Placementprojects within our family of schools.Actual Salary: £11,068-£11,606Working Hours: Part time, 17.5 per week (8.30 - 12 daily), term time only + 5 days INSET### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Hallwood Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-informationThis position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, **successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant