Nursery Support Assistant - Home Farm Primary School

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Farm Primary School in Bradford is seeking an enthusiastic support assistant to work with nursery pupils with additional needs and provide practical help to enable them to access learning in a nurturing environment.

The role includes assisting with personal care, preparing resources, and supporting individuals and small groups. A patient, empathetic team player with good literacy is essential, with safeguarding training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
• Experience of working in primary schools.
• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• High expectations.

Responsibilities

• To provide personal care and assistance for a pupil, including during breaks.
• Prepare and assist in classroom resources and activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups under teacher guidance.
• Accompany and support pupils on outings from school.
• Pass on information about pupils' needs to staff; contribute to meetings.
• Support pupils in physical activities (PE, Drama, Swimming) as required.
• Undertake training and contribute to school policies.
• Support learning activities to develop physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.

Skills

Pupil support

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Learning resources preparation

Job description

Home Farm Primary School

Home Farm Close

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD6 3NR

Home Farm Primary School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and committed support assistant to work with and provide practical assistance to a group of children in nursery with additional needs.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who can support our school in an innovative, nurturing and creative manner.

The successful candidate will:

• Have some knowledge and experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
• Have experience of working with pupils in primary schools.
• Establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with the pupils.
• Promote the pupils cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.
• Liaise with other staff to ensure the pupil can access the learning and stay happy in school.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the pupil they are providing support to.
• Enjoy working with children and have a good understanding of their needs.
• Be enthusiastic and willing to work as part of a team.
• Have high expectations.

Duties may include:

• To provide personal care and assistance for a pupil. This includes changing and supporting the pupils during break times.
• To prepare, and assist in the preparation, of the classroom resources, display, equipment, learning activities and computers for use by pupils.
• To work with individuals and small groups on specific activities under the guidance of the teacher and/or other lead person.
• Accompanying and supporting pupil(s) on outings from school as necessary.
• To pass on information about pupils personal and educational needs to the class teacher and other staff as appropriate. To contribute to team meetings and review meetings.
• To support the pupils in physical activities (PE, Drama, Swimming etc.) as required.
• To undertake training and attend INSET days in accordance to contractual requirements. To contribute to whole school policies.
• Will participate in own performance development, identify and address any training needs and undertake any other training required in accordance to contractual requirements (Safeguarding, Manual Handling etc.)
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes appropriate to the pupils needs to ensure physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, taking into account diversity e.g. language, culture, ability, race and religion.
• Will supervise and support pupils consistently at all times; recognising, responding and meeting the individual and physical needs of the child.
• Assist with the development and implementation of My Support Plans and Personal Care Programmes.
• Will gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed, taking into account parental/carer concerns, dealing with them sensitively under the direction of the teacher.
• A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential and previous experience of working with children is desirable.

We can offer:

• A friendly school with strong links with the community.
• A supportive governing body and leadership team.
• A genuine, welcoming, caring and professional school with pupils who are keen to learn in a very happy and engaging atmosphere.
• Hardworking, supportive and enthusiastic colleagues.
• A commitment to your continued professional development.

The role will be perfect for someone who will be patient, understanding and empathetic to the pupil and their needs.

The role will be extremely rewarding and provide strong job satisfaction.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required

Closing date: 9am, Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews to take place: TBC