Nursery Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £16,410 to £16,668 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£24,796 - £25,185 full time/full year equivalent) Fixed Term: until 21st July 2027 Part Time: 28 hours per week over 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) Working Weeks: 39 weeks Start Date: September 2026 Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and ambitious Nursery Assistant (Maternity Cover) who is able to support in making sure that our children are safe, happy and stimulated. We are searching for candidate who can also encourage children’s development, create a friendly and purposeful environment and has a minimum level 3 childcare qualification. This is a great opportunity to work alongside an early years team that shares your passion. What You’ll Be Doing To work as part of a team in providing excellent quality childcare and early learning experiences for children, ensuring that the service we offer meets the needs of children and their families To participate in and keep all evidence of planning, tracking and learning outcomes To communicate sensitively and professionally with families and children at all times To implement the Equality and Diversity policy by ensuring learning experiences are diverse to meet the needs of individual children and that play materials and play situations available to the children embrace diversity. To ensure that children are supervised at all times indoors and outdoors, in line with Ofsted requirements. About You: You will be someone who is caring, patient, imaginative, and creative, with strong communication and organisational skills. You should also be flexible, calm under pressure, passionate about child development, and dedicated to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of children. Essential: Relevant Level 3 childcare qualifications Experience of working in a nursery or pre school setting Sound understanding of and ability to plan and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage Good written and verbal communication skills Desirable: First aid certificate Food hygiene certificate Experience of working with children under 2 Why Join Inspiration Trust At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be. We offer: Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options