Job Description

We are looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated staff team.

The Early Years Practitioner works as part of the nursery team to provide excellent care, education, and support for young children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and holistic development. The role involves contributing to engaging and age?appropriate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), observing and recording children's progress, and building positive, nurturing relationships that promote communication, independence, and self?esteem. A strong commitment to safeguarding, high?quality interaction, and modelling positive behaviour is essential.

The postholder collaborates closely with colleagues to maintain a cohesive, professional Early Years environment, participating in planning, meetings, and training as required. They help create and sustain a clean, stimulating learning space, support daily routines including meals and outdoor activities, and ensure all resources are safe and inviting. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, experience with nursery?aged children, strong communication skills, and a warm, flexible, and proactive approach. First Aid, safeguarding training, and experience in high?quality or independent settings are desirable.

St Lawrence College offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes a stakeholder pension (Scottish Widows); healthcare (Benenden Health) (following qualification periods); employee assistance programme and use of school facilities such as the gym, sports centre, canteen for lunch; parking and a staff fee remission for pupils attending the College.

To apply you must complete our Application Form which are available on our website www.slcuk.com and once completed it should be sent via email to hr@slcuk.com

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Closing Date: 30th January 2026

The College reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

No recruitment agencies please.

St Lawrence College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS Disclosure.

St Lawrence College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic of any kind.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/01/2026
Reference ID: SLC Recruit 06-26