We are seeking a Nursery Assistant to join our team at Meadow Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
About Meadow Primary School
Meadow Primary School is a three‑form entry primary school with a nursery in Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to transforming schools and changing lives. The school provides a welcoming and purposeful environment centred on our core purpose and vision: for our children to leave Meadow Primary School as confident, resourceful and respectful individuals who are ready to transition into a successful life at secondary school and beyond. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our children, focusing on engagement through Discovery Days and learning sequences that build skills and knowledge. We promote active learning where children are encouraged to ask questions and become independent learners. The curriculum is broad and balanced, with PE and the arts playing a pivotal role each week, and the school has extensive grounds and a swimming pool used 50 % of the year.
Details
Job title: Nursery Assistant – Maternity Cover
Location: Epsom, Surrey. The role will be based at Meadow Primary School but may incorporate working at the neighbouring Nonsuch Primary School.
Contract: Part time, Temporary (Maternity cover)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week during term time (Monday to Wednesday 8.30 am–3.30 pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break).
Salary: Surrey PS3 £25,133 FTE (actual salary £9,971, based on 37 weeks, including 2 mandatory INSET days at the start of each academic year).
Benefits
- Generous workplace pension
- Condensed school year with a two‑week half term in October
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
- Access to savings on everyday spending through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work‑life balance, and family‑friendly policies and processes
- Free on‑site parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team under the direction of the responsible Nursery Teacher, supporting teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils.
- Facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
- Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need.
Essential Requirements
- Awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification).
- Level 2 (or above) DfE‑approved childcare qualification.
Our Culture
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational.
- Collaborative and innovative.
- Committed, engaged and professional.
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity.
Nursery Assistant - Maternity Cover in Epsom employer: BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Bourne Education Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Basingstoke, the trust provides ample opportunities for career advancement within the education sector, alongside a competitive salary package and a commitment to safeguarding and excellence in school operations.
