Nursery Focused Early Years Assistant/s

Salary: £26,847 to £27,709 per annum (Grade E8) 

Hours of work: Variety of hours available 

Contract: Permanent, Temporary and Casual (Bank) contracts available 

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Marlborough St Mary’s Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

The Governors of Marlborough St Mary’s are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and flexible Nursery Focused Early Years Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.

Our motto, “Together we believe, learn and achieve,” reflects our commitment to inclusion, kindness and wellbeing. We are a modern primary school in the heart of Marlborough, with excellent facilities, including a dance studio, multi-use sports area and forest school.

Following our inspection in January 2025, Ofsted recognised exceptional provision across the school, praising our welcoming and inclusive environment, exemplary pupil behaviour, exceptional personal development and high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

All about the role

We are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent qualification. This is an essential requirement.
• Passionate about Early Years education, with a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Enthusiastic, positive and nurturing, with a genuine desire to help children flourish.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable, with the confidence to support children across our Nursery, mainstream classes and specialist Complex Needs Resource Base.
• Patient and responsive to the individual needs of children, maintaining high expectations for all.
• A strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to inclusion, kindness and children's wellbeing.

In return, we offer:

• A choice of contracts: Permanent, temporary and casual (bank) opportunities to suit different circumstances.
• Good rates of pay: Grade E8, with paid holiday entitlement.
• Pension benefits: Access to the Wiltshire Council pension scheme.
• Flexible working opportunities: A variety of hours and shift patterns to fit around personal commitments, depending on the role and school requirements.
• Professional development: Good support, ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills and career.
• A diverse and rewarding environment: The opportunity to work within a welcoming, inclusive school community spanning Nursery, mainstream education and specialist SEND provision.
• A supportive team and a big Labrador!

If you are a versatile professional who loves the reward of Nursery education m and values great benefits like a brilliant pension scheme and ongoing training, we want to hear from you.

Find out more and apply:

If you would like to be a part of our dedicated, supportive team please contact the Admin Office on 01672 513101 [email protected] for further information and an application form or download an application form from the school website www.marlboroughstmarys.wilts.sch.uk
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment

Closing date (and time): Ongoing advertisement

Interview date: TBC 

Commencement date: TBC 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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