Woodgate Primary Academy requires: Nursery Assistant for June 2025 32.5 hours per week term time only. Part time applications welcome Grade C: £24,027 - £24,404 fte (actual starting salary £17,695.56 - £17,973.22 based on 32.5 hours per week) Woodgate Primary School is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic nursery assistant. The successful candidate will: Have experience of working with groups of children; Be able to support pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class; Be expected to deliver intervention programmes to groups of children. Have a passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children; Have an optimistic attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job; Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative; Be patient and able to stay calm and listen and value children’s views; Be able to work as part of a team and be expected to contribute to its development; Have the ability to strictly maintain confidentiality; Be suitably qualified for the post of Teaching Assistant i.e. to have good basic literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above) and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Have a suitable recognised Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent Have experience with some behaviour management techniques. In return we can offer you: Wonderful children who thrive in a high quality learning culture; Skilled and friendly colleagues who strive to do the best for the children in their care; A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other. Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 461329 or office@woodgateprimary.school. Alternatively, further information and an application form are available on our website. Please email your completed application form and covering letter to head@woodgateprimary.school. PLease note we do not accept CVs. We reserve the right to interview and appoint early for the right candidate. Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025 at 12pm Interviews: tuesday 8th July 2025 Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, qualification check, health clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure check.