Job Description

We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, caring and reliable Level 3 qualified practitioner to join our team at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School to provide high-quality after-school care for our nursery-aged children (3-4 years).Hours: 3:00pm - 6:15pm, Monday-Friday, 16.25 hours/week, term time only. The start date is the 1st of September (or sooner).

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our brand-new nursery provision, opening September 2025. Our environment is nurturing and play-rich and all aspects of our school are rooted in our Catholic ethos.

We're looking for someone who will cherish working with our youngest children and can bring patience, kindness, and a sense of fun to the role.

Key responsibilities:

· Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities for children at the end of the nursery day

· Ensure the safety, wellbeing and happiness of all children in your care

· Support children with toileting, mealtimes and transitions with sensitivity and professionalism

· Work as part of a small, committed team with a shared vision for excellence in early years

We are looking for someone who:

· Holds a full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification

· Has experience working with children aged 3-4

· Is patient, positive and passionate about children's learning and development

· Can build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues

· Understands and supports the values of a Catholic school

Benefits:

· Free childcare at the setting for your own nursery or primary aged children.

· Opportunity to work as bank staff in our school based nursery

If you would like to join a supportive and forward-thinking team at an exciting time in our school's journey, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Following safer recruitment procedures an appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and enhanced DBS clearance.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcome.

Diversity is important to us and growing a diverse team which represents and reflects our pupil population is important to us.

For further details please contact the school office via e mail on personnel@st-teresas.essex.sch.uk