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.    

Our Values

Forgiveness, Positivity, Appreciation, Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Resilience, Kindness, Co-operation, Pride, Independence and Happiness.

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.

About this Role

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

This is an initial fixed term contract starting 5th January 2026 to 31st August 2026, this will be reviewed.  

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 that supports from birth to five years old.

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: admin@bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk

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 subjected to an enhanced DBS check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).  Please refer to the attached Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy for our recruitment procedures.  

We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested an early application is strongly advised.

Please note that we are not accepting calls or emails from recruitment agencies regarding this position.  Direct applications only.