Nursery Assistant (35.5 hrs)

Part of the Neatishead, Salhouse and Fleggburgh Federation Fledgling Nursery, based at Salhouse Primary School.

We wish to appoint an exceptional nursery assistant to join our successful school supporting the learning and development of children following the EYFS curriculum in nursery. Our school is a child centred and family friendly school where children feel safe and happy and where everyone shares a love of learning. You will be supported by a small, dedicated staff team who aim for the highest standards and you will be offered on-going professional development opportunities.

The Nursery also provides before and after school childcare for pupils aged 5-11.

Working hours: Mon, Tue & Wed 8:45-3.15pm and Thur and Fri 8.45am-6pm.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Ensure they know the needs of all our children and provide support to meet those individual needs.
• Invest in and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual in our community.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion and forgiveness so that we all have the courage to take risks and learn from our mistakes.
• Begin to grow global citizens who value others and cherish themselves.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Have the ability and experience to confidently and competently manage behaviour.
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Have excellent communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers.
• Enjoy being part of a small, child centred team who achieve high standards in an ethos based on its Christian core values.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are happy and eager to learn through play.
• A supportive, purposeful, friendly and cohesive staff team.
• Supportive parents and carers.
• On-going professional development opportunities.
• A motivating workplace which has high expectations of its staff whilst protecting their well being.

For more information, please contact our school office for a Full Person Specification and Job Description. Visits are most welcome by appointment.

How to apply: A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’. If you think that you have the right skills and experience for this position you should apply by clicking the "Apply for job" button to download an application form. We will only consider applications which are completed in full. Alternatively, application forms are available from the school office. Completed applications can be returned by email to – office@salhouse.norfolk.sch.uk or by post to the school address.

Closing Date: 9 July 2026 9am

Interview Date: 14 July 2026

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. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS and reference vetting checks. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.