At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning through play and creativity in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Saxon Primary School and Nursery, known for its friendly team and strong community spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and support for career development.
- Other info: Permanent role, 31.25 hours per week, term time only.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Good literacy and numeracy skills, with a caring and flexible approach.
Do you have a passion for Early Years teaching? Saxon Primary School and Nursery is a friendly school with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look‑out for opportunities to enhance our provision.
The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way. The Saxon Primary School Nursery provides Early Education places to children aged 2 to 4 years prior to their entry to school. We are looking to recruit an Early Years Nursery Assistant to work in our Nursery, who is not afraid to immerse themselves in the children’s play. We are looking for someone who can be flexible and support learning in a creative way.
Working Hours – 31.25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year), to be worked 8:30am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday. This role is a permanent position.
We are:
- A Good school with Outstanding leadership (Ofsted, November 2024)
- A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive
- An innovative school with excellent facilities
What we offer:
- A team of staff committed to supporting you
- Opportunities to attend training with our Teaching Assistants in local schools
- Opportunities to study for Higher Level Teaching qualification
- Support for those that wish to further develop their career in teaching or early years
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)
We are looking particularly for someone who has:
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- A passion for creating lifelong learners, is committed to inclusion and equality and has high expectation of themselves and every child
- High level of personal and emotional resilience
- A calm and caring approach with children
- Be a team player
- Lots of patience
- Capacity to be flexible
- Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals
- Committed to continual personal professional development
- Enthusiasm for child-centered provision and learning through play
Saxon is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 10th September 2026. Salary: PS3 £17,704 actual (£24,330 FTE) Closing date: 9am on Thursday 10th September 2026 Interviews: Wednesday 16th September 2026 Start date: As soon as possible.
Nursery Assistant in London employer: Lumen Learning Trust
Saxon Primary School and Nursery is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment where staff are valued and supported in their professional growth. With a strong commitment to collaboration and innovation, employees benefit from opportunities for training and career advancement, all while working in a friendly and diverse community. The school’s dedication to creating a safe and happy learning atmosphere for children makes it a rewarding place to contribute to Early Years education.
