Our school is a very special place with strong Christian Values. We provide a caring and nurturing environment for children to learn and explore, becoming independent young people, prepared for their future adventures. We also believe in having fun and making the learning real. Fundamental to achieving this goal is the belief that education is a partnership between home, school and the Church.

Nursery Assistant

Ref: SCH-PVAT-0193 14 day(s) remaining

Establishment: St John's CofE First School Location: Bishops Wood Salary: 9007.00 Department: Support Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Early Years

Closing Date: 29/09/2025 12:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 15.00 Weeks per Year: 39.200 Pay Grade: Support Staff Grade 4

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Nursery Assistant who has experience of working with children in a nursery setting. Your nurturing and supportive nature will play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging learning environment. The candidate will need to be a positive and adaptable team member.

Candidates must have a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Education or equivalent experience (relevant to EYFS).

Reception and nursery work closely together to ensure that children are happy, safe and enjoy learning. We have great relationships with our families and work closely with our local community.

You will be expected to support appropriate activities in line with the different areas of the EYFS. As a team member you will need to make sure that the activities you are providing are varied, giving the children a chance to develop a range of skills.

The successful candidate would be based in the nurseries 2-4 year old provision, working as part of a team, with 3 other qualified staff and a group of up to 24 children.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Emma Challiner (Headteacher) via email: e-challiner@penkvalley.co.uk

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

Employee benefits

Access to first class CPD opportunities
Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Pension - automatic enrolment into Staffordshire Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free will writing service

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.