Job Description

Nursery Assistant - Melksham Area

Nursery Assistant required for a superb nursery on the outskirts of Melksham. Set in the grounds of a rural, thriving independent school, the nursery boasts small ratios, excellent facilities and a responsive curriculum. Catering for children from the ages of 2-4, the nursery aims to provide warm and trusting relationships, an engaging learning environment and varied specialist teaching in swimming, Spanish and Forest School.

About the role:

• Starting Term 4 until July '25
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• Experience of working in a nursery setting would be beneficial but not essential
• Small ratios, responsive curriculum and engaging learning environment
• Staff benefits including: free lunch, use of gym, swimming pool and leisure facilities, onsite parking.
• Friendly and professional Apple A Day support from our highly experienced team of School Leaders and Recruiters, where staff wellbeing is a priority.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold right to work (overseas teachers only)
• Possess a valid DBS on the update service (or we can process one for you)
• Have experience of working in a nursery, pre-school or primary school setting, or a willingness to work in this environment.
• Be able to drive or have access to transport that will allow access the rural location of the setting

Interested in this position? Get in touch with a member of our friendly team to find out more.

The closing date for applications is 14th February 2025.

About Apple A Day

We are a teacher-run education recruitment company with a difference. For over 10 years we have been providing local schools, School Leaders, Teachers and Teaching Assistants with an award-winning service. Our company are experts in our sector and supply the highest calibre of teachers in a professional and urgent yet considered manner.

We work in partnership with a variety of primary, secondary and SEN settings and take pride in supplying them with only the very best Senior Leaders, Teaching and Support Staff across Wiltshire and BANES.

Apple a Day is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, any successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing, and all applicants will be fully vetted in line with Safer Recruitment, KCSIE, and APSCo guidance.

Please note, due to the volume of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted.

An Apple a Day Supply is an equal opportunities employer. We seek to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all employees. We seek to ensure that no employee or prospective employee will receive less favourable treatment on grounds that cannot be justified.