Nursery Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 0DD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 68b5002d-3794-4191-a085-a0ff0f6c95f8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a vacancy within our Nursery team for a Nursery Assistant who will work primarily with our 0 – 2 year olds and we are looking for exceptional candidates who: -
• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the nursery team to support children aged between 0 - 5 across all areas of the EYFS curriculum
• Will be required to work under the direction of the Nursery Lead and Deputy 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 given solutions with integrity and compassion
• Have the necessary experience and qualifications (minimum of Level 2) to work with children. Ideally, within a baby room, 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
What the school offers its staff
Shaldon 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We have a vacancy within our Nursery team for a Nursery Assistant who will work primarily with our 0 – 2 year olds and we are looking for exceptional candidates who: -
• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the nursery team to support children aged between 0 - 5 across all areas of the EYFS curriculum
• Will be required to work under the direction of the Nursery Lead and Deputy 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 given solutions with integrity and compassion
• Have the necessary experience and qualifications (minimum of Level 2) to work with children. Ideally, within a baby room, 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
What the school offers its staff
Shaldon 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.