Job Description

Job Introduction

Due to increasing demand, Brockenhurst CE Primary, Pre-School and Nursery is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified personwho shares our ethos of putting children at the heart of all we do.


You will be part of a team within the Nursery supporting and working with individuals aged 6 months to 2 years in a new bespoke purpose built room. You will assist in planning, adapting and scaffolding activities, fostering an environment which encourages the development and independence of each child.

We are looking for someone who:

Can enthuse and inspire children to grow and develop; Has a calm manner and is able to work flexibly and use their initiative; Is able to establish and sustain supportive and nurturing relationships; Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills whilst remaining patient and positive; Has excellent communication skills and is able to establish and maintain good relationships and rapport with colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals; Is able to maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures; Is fully computer literate; Can complete online assessments (Tapestry); Can link with external program providers;

Applicants must have:

Previous experience of working with under 2's in a nursery, pre-school, school or childminder.

Level 3

, or equivalent in Supporting Children/Teaching and Learning in Schools, English and maths to GCSE level C or above or equivalent.

Pre-School Assistant (Nursery Provision)


Grade

B3

Option A: Monday to Friday 07:45-13:15 (27.50 Hrs) 48 working weeks (2 weeks break at Christmas and 2 weeks break at end of August)

Option B:

Monday to Friday 07:45-13:15 (27.50 Hrs) TERM TIME ONLY

Option C:

Monday to Friday 07:45-13:15 (27.50 Hrs) 9 working weeks SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Closing Date:

Friday 31st October 2025

Interview Date:

Tuesday 11th November 2025

Please apply using the online Hampshire County Council application form which is available from the Hampshire County Council Education Jobs web pages.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and the Head Teacher will show you around personally.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.