Nursery Assistant at Bournville Primary School

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Are you passionate about early years education? Join our vibrant nursery and preschool team at Bournville Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, where we deliver exceptional learning experiences for our youngest children.

We're looking for a caring, energetic nursery assistant who's ready to make a real difference in children's lives. You'll work alongside a skilled and supportive team within our high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision.

Hours: 35 hours per week, including 35 INSET hours per academic year (term time only)

Salary: £20, £20,834.21 per year

Interview date: 12 December 2025

What you'll do

• Support high-quality teaching and learning across the EYFS curriculum

• Help plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities

• Create nurturing, stimulating environments where children feel safe and inspired

• Work closely with families, staff, and the wider school community

• Promote the values of our school and multi-academy trust

What we're looking for

• A positive, flexible team player

• Creative, enthusiastic, and motivational in your approach

• Calm, consistent, and supportive with a nurturing nature

• Passionate about helping children grow and thrive

• Experience with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is desirable

• Knowledge of speech and language development and Makaton is a plus

• Proactive, energetic, and committed to meaningful learning

• Patient, sensitive, and confident in comforting children

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice

Why join us?

• Be part of a caring, community-focused school

• Work in an outstanding early years setting

• Receive ongoing support and professional development

• Make a lasting impact on children's early learning journey

Ready to take the next step in your early years career? Apply today to become a Nursery Assistant at Bournville Primary School in Weston-super-Mare.

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. Bournville is a National nurturing school and as such a nurture approach underpins all the work that we do in school. Ability to build string relationships with parents and their families is essential. Our teachers 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.

This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding Statemen tBournville 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: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £20,512.41-£20,834.21 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• 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