Job Description

Hours:

40 per week, term time only

Interview date:

3 October 2025

Are you passionate about early years education and looking to make a real difference in children's lives? Bournville Primary School is seeking a dedicated nursery assistant to join our vibrant nursery team. You'll be working alongside a highly skilled, passionate, and committed group of professionals within our wider EYFS provision, delivering extraordinary learning experiences for our youngest learners.

THE ROLE

As a nursery assistant, you will:

Support high-quality teaching and learning across all areas of the EYFS curriculum. Collaborate with the nursery and preschool manager to plan and adapt engaging activities. Help create nurturing, stimulating environments where children feel safe, confident, and inspired to learn. Uphold the values of our school and trust, working closely with families and the wider school community.

ABOUT YOU

Positive, flexible, and a great team player. Creative, innovative, and motivational in their approach. Calm, consistent, and resourceful, with a supportive nature. Passionate about working with children and helping them grow and thrive. Experience supporting EYFS and SEND is desirable Experience with speech and language, understanding of Makaton is desirable Be proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging children in meaningful learning. Be patient, sensitive, and able to comfort children when needed. Understand the importance of safeguarding and inclusive practice.

ABOUT US

Bournville Primary School is a modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children's education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. We encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.

We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.

We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Safeguarding Statement

Bournville Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,441.41-26,605.20 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person