Nursery Assistant in Salisbury

A welcoming nursery setting in the Salisbury area is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Assistant to join their team for Term 3, starting 5th January. This is a full-time role, working 8:30am to 3:30pm, supporting children in a caring and engaging early years environment. The nursery places a strong emphasis on nurturing curiosity, confidence and independence in young learners. Children are encouraged to explore, reflect and grow, with staff working together to provide a positive start to their learning journey and help them develop the skills they'll carry forward into school and beyond.

Alongside general nursery support, the role will include delivering small group activities, guided by the Nursery Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Nursery TA support plus small group work with minimal planning, led and supported by the Nursery Lead.

This role would suit a nurturing and proactive early years practitioner who enjoys supporting children's development through play, routine and structured activities.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Be empathetic with a kind and caring demeanour, putting the needs of the children above all else.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to take the initiative to best meet the needs of the children being supported, displaying a clear understanding of the different ways they learn.
• Show passion, enthusiasm, and creativity when engaging with children of all primary ages and abilities.
• Be able to work in the UK.
• Possess a valid DBS on the update service (or we can process one for you).

Benefits of Working for Apple a Day:

• Award winning agency.
• Pension scheme.
• Continual professional development.
• In-house payroll, so no umbrella companies or fees.
• Flexible working patterns to suit your needs.
• Access to exclusive roles in local schools.
• Staff wellbeing is a priority, with a focus on creating a supportive and healthy working environment.

We are a teacher-run education recruitment company with a difference. For over 10 years we have been providing local schools, School Leaders, Teachers and Teaching Assistants with an award-winning service. Our company are experts in our sector and supply the highest calibre of teachers in a professional and urgent yet considered manner. We work in partnership with a variety of primary, secondary and SEN settings and take pride in supplying them with only the very best Senior Leaders, Teaching and Support Staff across Wiltshire and BANES.

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment:

Apple a Day is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, any successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing, and all applicants will be fully vetted in line with Safer Recruitment, KCSIE, and APSCo guidance. We are committed to upholding values of respect, integrity, transparency, and safer recruitment, fostering a professional environment built on trust and excellence in all aspects of our work. An Apple a Day Supply is an equal opportunities employer. We seek to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all employees. We seek to ensure that no employee or prospective employee will receive less favourable treatment on grounds that cannot be justified.

Please note, due to the volume of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted.