Nursery Assistant
Closing in 9 days (4 December 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Actual Annual Salary £9,124
Employer: Milborne Port Primary School
Location: Sherborne, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 4 December 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- Sickness absence cover – Fixed Term initially to 02.04.2026 (potential opportunities to extend or end sooner should the postholder return)
- EYFS qualification required – preferably Level 3
- 16 hours per week – 38 weeks per year
- Actual Annual Salary £9,124
- Monday to Thursday 11.00 am to 15.00 pm
- Start Date ASAP
Milborne Port Nursery is well-regarded for its inclusive approach and excellent support provided for children and families. We are an inclusive learning community that is forward thinking, innovative and committed to ensuring that all of our children achieve excellence as happy, enthusiastic and purposeful learners.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We have a vacancy within our Nursery team for a nursery assistant, and we are looking for exceptional candidates who:-
- Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the nursery team to support children across all areas of the EYFS curriculum
- Will be required to work under the direction of the manager and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the nursery setting
- Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to situations and implement solutions with integrity and compassion
- Have experience of working with children. Ideally, within a nursery environment
- Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
- Has the ability to encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
- Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress
We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to the wider school/ nursery life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve
DBS check
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Supporting documents and information
We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and we expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information please email andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk or if you would like to arrange a nursery visit please contact the school office directly on 01963 250366.
An application form is available to download from our website or you can email our HR Advisor andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk. Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by the closing date of 9 am on Thursday 4 December with interviews to be arranged Thursday 11 December.