Job Introduction
Wyndham Park Nursery School is a Local Authority Maintained Nursery School and we are looking for a childcare assistant to join our small, friendly and dedicated staff team.
The position is for 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.15am – 3.15pm, during term time plus attendance at training days. There may be overtime available on a week-by-week basis pending the needs of the school.
This post could be shared by part time members of staff. If you would like to apply for this post on a part-time basis please make this clear on your application form and include the hours and days you could work.
Ideally you will have an NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare or a similar qualification but we would consider people without a qualification if they have experience.
The position is to support the class team in across our classrooms of 2, 3 and 4 year olds. You may have responsibility for a key group of children and along with our team, a large part of your role will be supporting children with additional needs.
You will work under the direction of our excellent teachers, room leaders and alongside our teaching assistants who will support you. However, the ability to work on your own initiative is essential as you will be expected to use it to support children’s learning and development on a daily basis through small group sessions and during play. It is desirable that applicants will have good working knowledge of child development as well as previous experience of planning and assessing with reference to the EYFS curriculum.
You must have a passion for helping with children’s learning and a love of spending time following in the playful pursuits of 2, 3- and 4-year olds! You must be patient, kind and a great listener of children. Calmness, a good sense of humour and the ability to build relationships are essential qualities. You will work inside and in our lovely outdoor areas all year round.
The post also requires good literacy skills and excellent communication skills as you will be expected to liaise with other team members, parents and other professionals from time to time.
We can negotiate the start date to suit you but ideally we would like you to start as soon as possible but we are willing to wait for the right person.
6.5 hours a day (32.5 hours per week - 8.15am to 3.15pm, 5 days a week Term Time only plus 5 training days).
Grade 3, points 6 to 9– Approx £1,772 to £1,857 per month.
Start date: ASAP.
This is initially a temporary position until August 2026 but pending the needs of the school may be extended.
Applications and further details are available from the school. Please contact the school by telephone on 01476 563966 or by email to enquiries@wyndhampark.lincs.sch.uk .
As we are a paperless school you can find an application form on our website.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 11th January 2026.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
