Working hours: 8:30am to Monday to Friday, 40 weeks a year (term time + 5 non pupil days + 5 additional days)
Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Join our outstanding Nursery team in The Cornerstone Academy Trust and play a vital role in shaping the future of young learners.
The Cornerstone Academy Trust is a growing trust of schools in Exeter and the surrounding area, known for innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in education. Our Trust motto, “Fortune Favours the Brave,” reflects our commitment to empowering both pupils and staff to reach their full potential. We are proud to lead the region’s Department for Education English Hub, supporting schools across the South West in delivering excellence in literacy and curriculum development.
We offer a dynamic and digitally enabled learning environment, where Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. We offer a wide range of enriching opportunities and experiences to encourage our youngest children to develop their natural curiosity. With a strong focus on meeting individual needs, our Nursery supports early development both indoors and in our fantastic outdoor learning areas.
Your Role
1. Support children aged 2–4 in all areas of the Early Years curriculum
2. Work closely with EYFS Teachers and Deputy Nursery Leaders to deliver the range of learning opportunities
3. Help plan, set up and deliver high-quality learning experiences
4. Track children’s progress against the Early Learning Goals
What You'll Bring
5. Experience of working with young children in a nursery or early years setting
6. A warm, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach
7. A commitment to professional development and EYFS best practices
8. Support class teachers in delivering a rich, engaging curriculum
What We Offer
9. Heavily discounted childcare
10. Health and cycle-to-work schemes
11. Generous pension scheme
12. Subsidised meals and from our in-house chefs
13. Free tea and coffee
14. Commitment to ongoing professional development
15. State-of-the-art IT equipment
Apply Today
Make a lasting impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Please complete the online application form by visiting:
Closing Date: 14th December 2025,