Nursery Assistant

Required 15th April 2024 to 31st August 2024 due to fluctuating pupil numbers 

The Governors of Captain Shaw’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring part-time Nursery Assistant for our small, caring, and successful school.  The successful candidate will join our friendly, hardworking and dedicated nursery / reception staff team, supporting small groups of children develop and thrive. 

Part-time  7.5 hrs per week (Monday & Tuesday mornings, 08:45-12:30 in the first instance, term time only

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant who:
• Is highly motivated about working towards ensuring children receive their best education;
• Is proactive and dynamic; opportunistically searching for fun, purposeful and bespoke learning opportunities;
• Can create irresistible and exciting continuous provision experiences;
• Values play as an important learning tool and can use children’s personal motivations to engage in learning;
• Is patient and calm;
• Has recent experience working with young children;
• Has a relevant qualification (at least an NVQ 2 or equivalent) and good English skills;
•  Can be flexible and is able to demonstrate the ability and motivation to work within a dedicated team;
• Has experience of contributing to planning, monitoring and assessing pupils.

Captain Shaw’s CE Primary School is a small and highly successful school, set in idyllic surroundings, with dedicated staff who have excellent relationships with their pupils and families. 

We offer:
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children
• supportive parents and governors
• a friendly, compassionate, and collaborative staff team
• small class groups

Closing date for applications:  3.00pm, Friday 22nd March 2024 

Shortlisting will take place:  Monday 25th March 2024

Interviews will take place:  Tuesday 26th March 2024

Visits are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit, or for application information, please phone the school office on 01229 718279 or email admin@capt-shaws.cumbria.sch.uk.  

Applications will be accepted via email or post but must be received by 3.00pm on the closing date to:

Email:
admin@capt-shaws.cumbria.sch.uk

or Postal:
Captain Shaw’s CE Primary School & Nursery
Main Street
Bootle
Millom
Cumbria
LA19 5TG

Captain Shaw’s CE Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhances DBS check including the barred list, will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy.