Part time Nursery Officer

Ealing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre is seeking an experienced Nursery Officer or Support Assistant to join our Under 2's room. This part-time post offers term-time work with 27.5 hours weekly across 5.5 hours per day from 12:30pm to 6:00pm.

Salary is paid at Grade 3 or Grade 6 depending on qualification, with progression within the federation. The successful candidate will support high-quality early years education, safeguarding, and the welfare of children aged 9 months to 5 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education and care.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in childcare or equivalent.
• Ability to work term-time and irregular hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Support development, health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children.
• Interact with families and visitors in a friendly, professional manner.
• Work specifically in the Under 2's room to provide caring education.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote safe practice.

Skills

Patience and communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or NVQ Level 2 relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Part time Nursery Officer NVQ Level 3 or NVQ Level 2 relevant childcare qualification

Grade 3 £21,423 pa to £21,727 pa or Grade 6 £25,712 pa to £26,481 pa (depending on qualification)

27.5 hours per week, 5.5 hours per day 12.30pm to 6:00pm

39 weeks, term-time only (including training days)

The governors of Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre wish to appoint an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Nursery Officer or Support Assistant to join the Nursery School and Children's Centre team to work in our Under 2's room.

Our popular and vibrant setting offers high quality education and care to children aged from 9 months to 5 years. The nursery operates from Monday – Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm, term time only.

Working closely with our friendly and professional team, you will undertake a range of duties to ensure the development, health, safety, welfare, physical and emotional wellbeing of the children are met. You will be able to relate to and interact with a range of people from diverse communities, have a friendly, courteous and helpful approach with children and their families, staff and all visitors to the school and have experience providing education and care in the Early Years. Experience of working with children under the age of 2 is desirable.

If you would like further information, please contact the Head of Centre, Zhana Zand, on [phone].

f you are successful, your contract will be under the newly formed Acton Early Years Federation along with South Acton Children's Centre.

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checks-detailed-guidance

Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by 11.59pm on Sunday 22 November 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 26 November 2026