Early Years Assistant

Early Years Assistants

 Permanent

Term Time Only

£24,796 - £25,185 FTE

 Start date – 3 September 2026

3 posts available

32.5 hours per week

(8.30am-3.30pm x 5 days)

Actual Salary £18,629.54 - £18,921.80

19.5 hours per week

(8.30am-3.30pm x 3 days)

Actual Salary £11,177.72 - £11,353.08

6.5 hours per week

(8.30am-3.30pm x 1 day)

Actual Salary £3,725.91 - £3,784.36

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for Early Years Assistants within our school-based nursery providing quality care and education for all children aged 2 – 4. We are a passionate reflective school at the heart of a thriving local village community and welcome applicants who share our vision — “Live life in all its fullness” — and our values of Respect, Endurance and Friendship.

From September the nursery will comprise a 2–3-year old room in the new building and a 3–4 year old room. Hours may be based in either room and you may apply for a single post or a combination of the hours above. Please state which hours (and which room, if you have a preference) in the personal statement section of your application form.

We are seeking to appoint experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated people who will work in partnership with staff, parents, carers and their children to provide quality care for the nursery children.

You will adopt a flexible and professional approach in promoting the development, welfare and potential of all children. You will be responsible for supervising the activities of children within the nursery / school, including both indoor and outdoor areas, ensuring a safe environment is maintained at all times both individually or in various groups. The nursery provides a stable, caring and supportive environment, which facilitates the children's personal, social and moral development. You will ensure that a safe environment is maintained at all times for children, visitors and staff and ensure the safeguarding of all children.

The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following criteria:

• Food hygiene qualification or a willingness to undertake this training.

• First aid qualification or a willingness to undertake this training.

• Experience of working in a nursery setting.

• An appropriate full and relevant Level 3 qualification such as an NVQ, HND, BTEC in early years

• Knowledge and understanding of SFEYFS

• Knowledge and understanding of child development and Early Years Foundation Stage.

• Experience of working with children.

• A willingness to attend courses as required to enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to children.

• Some understanding of child development and ways in which children can be encouraged to learn.

• A team worker.

• Good communication skills.

• Caring and compassionate to pupils needs.

• Be a reflective practitioner with a desire to constantly improve and develop standards both personally and in the setting.

• Commitment to excellent standards.

• Flexibility and patience.

We can offer:

• Welcoming and supportive working environment

• Dedicated professionals who readily support each other (and all children)

• A strong Christian ethos

• A commitment to your professional development

• Parents who are supportive of their children’s needs

Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include: a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.

The Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: Friday 3 July 2026

Interview date: w/c Monday 6 July 2026

Please note - subject to applications received, we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. If you are interested, please contact us and submit your applications at your earliest convenience.