Nursery Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	PS3 FTE £24,330 (Pro rata £ 17,704)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Shepperton, TW17 0JB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

Do you have a passion for Early Years teaching? Saxon Primary School and Nursery is a friendly school with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.The Saxon Primary School Nursery provides Early Education places to children aged 2 to 4 years prior to their entry to school. We are looking to recruit an Early Years Nursery Assistant to work in our Nursery, who is not afraid to immerse themselves in the children’s play. We are looking for someone who can be flexible and support learning in a creative way.Working Hours – 31.25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year), to be worked 8:30am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday. This role is a permanent position.We are:A Good school with Outstanding leadership (Ofsted, November 2024)A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive An innovative school with excellent facilitiesWhat we offer:A team of staff committed to supporting you Opportunities to attend training with our Teaching Assistants in local schoolsOpportunities to study for Higher Level Teaching qualificationSupport for those that wish to further develop their career in teaching or early yearsMembership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)We are looking particularly for someone who has:Good numeracy and literacy skillsA passion for creating lifelong learners, is committed to inclusion and equality and has high expectation of themselves and every childHigh level of personal and emotional resilienceA calm and caring approach with childrenBe a team playerLots of patienceCapacity to be flexibleAbility and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionalsCommitted to continual personal professional developmentEnthusiasm for child-centered provision and learning through playSaxon is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website. The deadline for applications is Thursday 10th September 2026. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date. Salary: PS3 £17,704 actual (£24,330 FTE)Closing date: 9am on Thursday 10th September 2026Interviews: Wednesday 16th September 2026 Start date: As soon as possibleTo apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs. Previous applicants need not apply.

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