Overview
Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is hiring an Early Years Assistant. This is a permanent, term-time position based on-site at GU1 1NR. Posting date: 11 September 2025. Closing date: 22 September 2025. Job reference: EYA-09-25. Location: GU1 1NR. Remote working: On-site only. Hours: Part time. Job type: Permanent.
Summary
Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? Do you want to work somewhere that’s dedicated to Early Years education, invests in your professional development, and offers you opportunities to grow? We welcome enthusiastic and committed individuals to join us as term-time only assistants to start asap. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just starting your career in Early Years, we’d love to meet you. We are also welcoming applicants who are eager to support children with additional needs.
We are hosting an open afternoon where you can tour our nursery, meet staff and children, learn about the roles available (permanent and temporary) at our Hazel Avenue site, and receive support with your application.
Open afternoon: Monday, 22 September, 1:30pm at our Hazel Avenue site (GU1 1NR). To book your place, call 01483 566 589.
Hours of work
* 8.45am – 3.45pm, Monday – Friday
* Alternative: 12:00pm – 3:45pm, Monday – Friday
* Option to consider 36 hours per week within 7.45am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Salary and benefits
Salary range: PS3 £24,330 FTE pro rata
Actual annual salary:
* £20,930 pa pro rata based on 36 hours per week, term time only (Mon–Fri)
* £18,896 pa pro rata based on 32.5 hours per week, term time only (8:45am–3:45pm, Mon–Fri)
* £10,901 pa pro rata based on 18.75 hours per week, term time only (12:00pm–3:45pm, Mon–Fri)
Additional information
* Interviews to be held on 2 October 2025.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
* Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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