Nursery Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of development? Lime Tree Primary School is looking for a dedicated and nurturing Nursery Assistant to join our vibrant Early Years team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, stimulating, and caring environment where our youngest learners can thrive.

Your Opportunity 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic individual to join Lime Tree Primary as a Nursery Assistant on a permanent basis, working 32.5 hours per week. You will play a key role in supporting young children’s development through engaging learning and play activities, while ensuring their safety and well-being. As a key worker, you’ll build meaningful relationships with children and contribute to their learning journeys. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early years education, values safeguarding and inclusion, and is keen to be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

What we are looking for

• Level 2 childcare qualification (or working towards)
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge
• Understanding of EYFS, child development, and keyworker responsibilities
• Commitment to gaining GCSE Maths & English (or already working towards)
• Strong communication, professionalism, and time management
• Passionate, approachable, and committed to children's welfare

About Lime Tree Primary

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Merstham Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: 1st Sept 2025 

Salary: GLF Associate 2 - Point 1 £22,918.66 to Point 16 £24,653 (dependent on experience) 

Actual Salary: £17,799.87 to £19,146.86 (dependent on experience) 

Hours of work: 32.5 Mon-Fri (term time only) 

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2025 

Interview date: TBA