Nursery Assistant

Part of the Unity Schools Partnership 

Tel: 01440 333400 

Email:  hrhelpdesk@unitysp.co.uk  and   head@lingwoodprimary.co.uk  

Website:  https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/313177NFK 

• Salary – NJC Scale 2, Point 3-4, £7,284-£7,399 actual pa (£24,795-£25,185 FTE)  
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2027 
• Part Time 
• 13 hours per week 
• Term Time only     
• Required for 1 September 2026 

Lingwood Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in our Nursery classroom. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing early years environment, supporting young children in their learning, development, and wellbeing. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a positive and engaging experience for all children. 

For further details on the role, including key responsibilities and required skills, please refer to the Job Description. 

If you have any queries or would like to find out more about the role, please contact us at: head@lingwoodprimary.co.uk 

How to apply 

A job description/person specification and our candidate information pack are available from ‘Attachments’. 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via our online application form. 

*Please note for internal applicants, please click here to apply. 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site. 

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. 

Closing date:  12 June 2026, 9am * 

Interview date:  17 June 2026 

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. 

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.