Job details

Salary: Actual Annual Salary £3,477

Employer: Milborne Port Primary School

Location: Sherborne, Somerset,

Contract type: Fixed term, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 20 April 2026 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

  • EYFS qualification required – preferably Level 3
  • 6 hours per week – 38 weeks per year
  • Monday to Thursday 11.30 am to 1.00 pm
  • Actual Annual Salary £3,477
  • Start Date ASAP
  • Fixed Term to 31.08.2027

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 promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all 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 and equal opportunities 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 Monday 20 April 2026 with interviews to be held Monday 27 April 2026.

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