Overview
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £13,480 to £13,691 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£24,796 - £25,185 full time/full year equivalent)
Part Time: 23 hours per week / 3 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: January 2026
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and ambitious Nursery Assistant who is able to support in making sure that our children are safe, happy and stimulated. We are searching for candidates who can also encourage children’s development, create a friendly and purposeful environment and have a minimum level 3 childcare qualification. This is a great opportunity to work alongside an early years team that shares your passion.
Responsibilities
* To work as part of a team in providing excellent quality childcare and early learning experiences for children, ensuring that the service we offer meets the needs of children and their families
* To participate in and keep all evidence of planning, tracking and learning outcomes
* To communicate sensitively and professionally with families and children at all times
Qualifications
* Relevant Level 3 childcare qualifications
* Experience of working in a nursery or pre school setting
* Sound understanding of and ability to plan and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage
* Good written and verbal communication skills
About the School and Trust
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is an Ofsted Good school in the heart of Great Yarmouth. The school serves a diverse community and is committed to raising educational standards by delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum with English and Maths at the heart of learning. The wider curriculum supports children to progress in their school career and into adult life, building lifelong knowledge and enthusiasm.
The academy forms part of the Inspiration Trust, a Multi Academy Trust delivering high-quality educational experiences for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk across 17 schools. The Trust offers professional development opportunities, induction programmes and CPD for staff.
Benefits and Conditions
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
* Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme with access to a range of services
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Retail benefits and discounts
* Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
* Salary sacrifice schemes for home technology, smartphones and healthcare plans
* Free Parking (on most sites)
* Some benefits are available following successful probation
How to Apply
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Sophia Ballard, PA to Principal (SophiaBallard@inspirationtrust.org).
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 13th November 2025
Interview date: Thursday 20th November 2025
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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