Nursery Support Staff

Nursery Support Staff required

Working Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 7.45am to 6:15pm (20 hours per week), term time, 185 days (37 weeks) per year This is a part-time, permanent role. Actual Annual Salary: £11,393 (SWAN Grade 3.3, FTE £25,133)

Start Date: As soon as possible Golden Owls Day Nursery is located within the grounds of Goldsworth Primary School and is a well-established, oversubscribed nursery. We provide full day care during term time for 37 weeks of the year and are open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. We are registered to look after 28 children aged 2-4 years old.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Support Staff member to join our experienced and friendly team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and commitment to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment. You will work alongside the nursery team to ensure every child receives high quality care, is kept safe, and enjoys rich, stimulating play experiences tailored to their individual needs. Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.  We are looking for someone who has:

Experience working in a nursery or with children aged 0-5 is desirable

A basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

A commitment to ensuring that all our children can be the best they can be

A genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young children

A positive, patient and nurturing approach towards children

The ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Good oral and written communication skills

What we offer:

A friendly, experienced team committed to supporting you

A well-resourced nursery environment

Children who are eager to learn and play

Training and development opportunities across the trust

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

A Cycle to Work Scheme

 Please visit our website to learn more about our nursery.

Application closing date: Monday, 4th May 2026 at 9.00am

Applications should be made using the Golden Owls Day Nursery Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.

Interviews: Date to be confirmed with shortlisted applicants.

 We look forward to receiving your application.

Golden Owls Day Nursery is part of The Swan Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

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