Nursery Assistant - Fixed Term

West Borough Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2653-176S
• Posted:07/10/2025
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:17/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you a passionate and nurturing individual with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years? Join our vibrant and supportive nursery team where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life.

About the Role:

Hours - 5 days a week - Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm - Term Time Only

This is a fixed term contract until July 31st 2026.

Requirements:

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant to help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children aged 0–5. You will work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.

The Nursery is an integral part of the school and the majority of our Nursery children transfer to the school's Reception classes.

You must have a child centred approach and recognise the importance of a stimulating environment, whilst maintaining high expectations of learning and behaviour. We serve a wide catchment area and have children with a range of needs including SEN and EAL. Experience in these areas is preferred. 

Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach.

We offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A well-resourced nursery with outdoor play areas.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Please only apply if you hold a Level 3 qualification.

Information about the school

We are very proud of our wonderful school which was judged as good with outstanding features. Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in October 2022.

We have 15 classes including our maintained Nursery. A set of Core Values underpin all that we do which ensure high expectations of both learning and behaviour. They are; Equality, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Challenge. Our inclusive school is based on a large, well resourced site just outside Maidstone town centre. Our excellent facilities include a library and extensive outdoor learning areas.

Our school has a happy and caring ethos and is is full of well motivated children, supported by a hardworking and fully committed team of staff and governors.

West Borough Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post will be subject to a DBS check and successful references prior to a start date. Please read the school's Child Protection Policy which can be found in the documents below.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Gemma Jury-Sofi
• Address:Greenway, Off Queens Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL
• Telephone: 01622726391
• Email: office@west-borough.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Child Protection Policy