Nursery Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Academy: Great Yarmouth Primary Academy

Category: Education Support (School Based)

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: Mon, Jun 8, 2026

Job Weeks: 39 Weeks

Hours: 28 hours per week

Type: Fixed Term , Part Time

Job Reference: MAY20261862

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £16,410 to £16,668 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£24,796 - £25,185 full time/full year equivalent)

Fixed Term: until 21st July 2027

Part Time: 28 hours per week over 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date: September 2026

Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and ambitious Nursery Assistant (Maternity Cover) who is able to support in making sure that our children are safe, happy and stimulated. We are searching for candidate who can also encourage children’s development, create a friendly and purposeful environment and has a minimum level 3 childcare qualification. This is a great opportunity to work alongside an early years team that shares your passion.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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
• To implement the Equality and Diversity policy by ensuring learning experiences are diverse to meet the needs of individual children and that play materials and play situations available to the children embrace diversity.
• To ensure that children are supervised at all times indoors and outdoors, in line with Ofsted requirements.

About You

You will be someone who is caring, patient, imaginative, and creative, with strong communication and organisational skills. You should also be flexible, calm under pressure, passionate about child development, and dedicated to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of children.

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• First aid certificate
• Food hygiene certificate
• Experience of working with children under 2

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• A structured and specific induction programme.

• Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is an Ofsted Good school located in the heart of Great Yarmouth. Proud to serve a highly diverse community, the school is committed to raising educational standards and supporting children to develop both academically and socially. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is delivered by a passionate team with a strong understanding of pedagogy, with English and Maths at the core of our learning.

In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers a broad and engaging wider curriculum that equips children with the knowledge, skills, and cultural capital to succeed throughout their school career and beyond. This helps foster lifelong passions and enthusiasm, supporting both education and wellbeing. The academy has also established the foundations of a community hub, providing support and opportunities for children from birth to 11 years, as well as for parents, enabling strong relationships with educational professionals.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

Next Steps

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Sophia Ballard, PA to Principal (***email_hidden***).

When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 8th June 2026

Interview date: Monday 15th June 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

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.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: MAY20261862.

Recruitment Team

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