Nursery Assistant

Job Description

Are you passionate about Early Years education? Do you want to make a real difference in children’s lives, while growing professionally in a nurturing environment? If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be supported, valued, and encouraged to thrive, Chertsey Nursery School is the perfect place for you!

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic, term-time-only assistants to join our team starting in March 2025 or sooner.

What You'll Be Doing:

As an assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with young children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, fostering their development in a fun, inclusive, and enriching environment.

We’re looking for candidates who are:

  • Passionate, creative, and flexible, with a genuine interest in how young children learn.
  • Team players who thrive in a collaborative environment and have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Have excellent spoken and written English.
  • Dedicated to creating a safe, inspiring, and inclusive environment that meets the diverse needs of our children.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive, friendly team committed to your growth.
  • A recent Good Ofsted rating that reflects the high standards of our school.
  • Enthusiastic children who are eager to explore and learn!
  • A school that prides itself on inclusivity, offering equal opportunities for all.
  • Regular CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to deepen your knowledge and pedagogy.
  • Wellbeing support, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
  • An environment where staff are proud of the work they do and feel valued every day.

 

Hours:  Various hours and days available between the hours of 8.30am – 3.15pm.

(Please specify on application form the number of hours and days that you are looking for.) 

 

Start date: as soon as possible

Salary: Surrey Pay Scale S1/2 FTE £22,599 pro rata

Please note – all roles are term time only and fixed term until July 2025.

 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 24th February 2025 (Will accept application sooner*)

 

Interviews to be held during week beginning: Monday 24th February 2025 or sooner

 

*We reserve the right to close application early and appoint before published closing date, so please do not miss out on this exciting opportunity.  References may be requested on receipt of your application.  

 

How to Apply

For more information and to apply - see relevant documents below:-

About our School

Job Advert

Application form

Job Profile

Covering Letter from Head of School

Privacy Notice 

 

Chertsey Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people families and carers and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced background checks by the Disclosure and Baring Service and satisfactory references. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online recruitment checks. 
Closing Date