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Nursery assistant

Job details
Posting date: 11 November 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 November 2025
Location: Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1XQ
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 64c35f3d-1c11-4d72-a4ce-dda8d05bdd76

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The directors would like to appoint a member of staff to the role of early years assistant to work in our nursery, Bright Stars. The successful applicant will have a good knowledge of how to support early years children.

We are looking for a member of staff who is a good team player and clear of how to develop children’s self-regulation under the guidance of the managers. The candidate will have the ability to form positive relationships with children quickly. Preferably someone who has already had experience of working in the early years sector with a range of ages. Bright Stars Plymouth CIC are based on the Yealmpstone Farm Primary site. We are also involved with the Early Years Stronger Practice Hub and part of the IDEAL Alliance so can provide lots of professional development opportunities.

Level 2 Early Years childcare is essential. Further qualifications are desirable.

Safeguarding is a very important aspect of Bright Stars Nursery. All applicants will be expected to have a full DBS check and disclose any issues which may be relevant to them working in a school.

What the school offers its staff

We are a trauma informed practice and we have an excellent support package for our staff, ensuring they are kept up to date with the latest training.

We are part of The IDEAL Alliance and are leading the Early Years Southwest Stronger Practice Hub and are heavily involved in evidence based research. We believe in developing our staff and helping them to build a career.

Commitment to safeguarding

Yealmpstone Farm Primary school is committed to safeguarding all its pupils and will request references and a full DBS check for all candidates shortlisted as well. Any gaps in employment will be discussed at the interview stage should you be successful in the shortlisting.

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