SEND Support Assistant - Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School

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Job summary

Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Assistant to join their outstanding EYFS provision. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting individual children, ensuring a positive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on the EYFS curriculum. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Dedicated teaching team

Extensive outdoor areas for learning

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 Qualification required.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum is essential.
• Ability to support individual or groups of children.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their daily learning.
• Create a secure and positive environment.
• Promote positive partnerships with parents and children.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS curriculum

Outstanding interaction

Support for individuals or groups of children

Education

Level 3 Qualification for Nursery

Job description

Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School and Nursery

Level 3 Nursery Assistant

Start date:September 2025
Salary:Scale 3 - £12.85 per hour (32.5 hours per week / 8.30 – 3.30)
Contract:Permanent

Due to the increase in pupil numbers, the Governing Body of Sir Alexander Fleming Nursery and Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding EYFS provision. The successful candidates will join our team and work effectively with the EYFS team.

At Sir Alexander Fleming Nursery and Primary School, we recognise the importance of EYFS and we aim to inspire and encourage children to become self-motivated, independent learners who actively use their engaging environment to develop their thinking skills and problem-solving abilities in a variety of purposeful contexts.

We are looking for a Nursery Teaching Assistant who will:

• Have the relevant Level 3 Qualification for Nursery
• Have a good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• To consistently support individuals or groups of children
• Be an outstanding interactor
• To ensure that all agreed school practice is followed
• To support the teacher in creating/ maintaining a secure and positive environment, conducive to engaging children in their daily learning, celebrating diversity and success
• To promote positive working partnerships with children and parents

The school can offer:

An exemplary EYFS provisionDedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking children and teaching team

• A welcoming community of children, parents, staff and governors

• A 'family' atmosphere where support is freely given by all members of the team
• Extensive outdoor areas and opportunities for outdoor learning – RHS garden of the year 2023
• NASEN SEND Primary provision of the year 2023

• Active governors who are committed to their role as strategic leaders

• Career progression

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

The Governor’s welcome visits to the school prior to application before the closing date. Please contact Karen Davies on 01952 327820 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date and shortlisting: Friday 4 July

Interviews: Monday 7th July

Should you wish to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on 01952 327820

Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School and Nursery is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young people. All posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To Apply

Application forms and further details are available from our website or directly from the school. Sorry but CV’s will not be accepted. All completed application forms should be emailed to the school. The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity.

Attached documents
Application Form
Application Information Pack
Job Description