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Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Nursery Assistant - Level 2

Location: Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery

Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Term Time Only (Maternity Cover)

Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery is an inclusive primary school and nursery at the heart of our community, where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Our pupils are enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we are proud of the supportive relationships that exist between staff, children and families. We are committed to high-quality teaching and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on both academic achievement and pupils' personal development. Our dedicated and collaborative staff team work closely together to create a nurturing environment where everyone feels supported, inspired and motivated to succeed.

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, we are investing in additional support staff in our Nursery. We are looking for passionate, resilient and inclusive Nursery Assistants to join our team. The successful candidates will have the ability to build strong, positive relationships with the children and help to create an engaging learning environment that supports both academic progress and emotional development.

Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery is part of LIFE Education Trust, a family of schools who work together and have the same mission, to build great learning communities founded on ouyr values Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion.

The successful candidates will support children and help them to access learning and thrive in our nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver learning activities and support for children, including those with SEND
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
• Contribute to the assessment of pupils' development
• Assist with the planning and adaptation of learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Lead Teacher, Senior Leadership Team, SENCo and external professionals
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with personal care where required
• To keep children safe by following the school's safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with young children (0-5 years)
• Has a caring, patient and nurturing approach
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Understands safeguarding and child protection
• Has a commitment to supporting all children to reach their full potential
• Has relevant childcare qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/Early Years)
• Has knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Has some experience supporting children with additional needs

What we offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for professional learning and development
• A strong commitment to inclusion, with experienced SEND support in place
• Supportive leadership team and a positive working culture
• A positive Nursery environment where everyone is valued
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Safeguarding

Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit us for an informal look around. It's a great opportunity to meet the team, see our setting in action, and get a real feel for what it's like to work here.

Please complete all sections of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Information about the School

Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery is a successful and oversubscribed community school located in the heart of the seaside town of Harwich and we are part of the LIFE Education Trust. Our purpose is 'to build great learning communities where children flourish' and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: 'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' and 'Heartfelt Compassion'. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.