Early Years Practitioner

About Us

At Bushmead Primary & Nursery School we are committed to, and passionate about the learning and progress of all of our children. We have a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and children feel safe. We foster a strong sense of community and promote independence, acceptance, respect and aspiration. Our children are empowered to be active, confident learners where they are inspired to be creative and excel. We were rated Good by Ofsted at our most recent inspection in May 2023.

In February 2025 we opened our nursery which has grown and expanded to be a very popular and thriving nursery. This academic year we saw 50% of the nursery pupils move into our Reception year group.

We can offer

• We can offer you a vibrant and happy environment with children who enjoy learning

• A supportive Leadership Team, dedicated and supportive staff

• Employee Assistance Programme

About this Role

We are seeking a qualified enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team.

This post is graded NJC L2 (Points 4-5).

32.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

Attendance at our annual safeguarding training day, October Inset Day is compulsory.

Qualifications essential for this role

Applicants must have NNEB, BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Childcare or an equivalent qualification.

In addition, you will have, or be able to gain a first aid qualification.

Please check the Person Specification on the job description.

Please contact Mrs Diane Blackley, HR & Administration Manager if you have any questions. Visits to our school are welcomed.

Email: [email removed]

Bushmead Primary & 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory employment checks and references.

If you are shortlisted for this role, an online name search will be undertaken.

Please refer to the attached Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy for our recruitment procedures.