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Nursery Assistant

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery · Shrewsbury · Shropshire

Job description

Appointment of a Nursery Assistant

Grade 5 (£13.70-£13.92)

Actual Annual Salary - £17,917.72

30 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 8:45am-3:15pm

Maternity Cover until July 2027

Term time only

Required January 2027

(Subject to DBS clearance)

Sundorne Infant School is looking to appoint a reliable and friendly nursery assistant to join our nursery team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a keyworker to a small group of children
  • Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities.
  • Work creatively with children within the early year’s framework, as instructed by the Nursery Leader.
  • Liaise closely with parents to support them to promote their child’s health, wellbeing, learning and development.

The Successful Candidate Will:

  • Be friendly, approachable and able to work well as part of a team.
  • Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Have a good understanding of child development
  • Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual
  • Have experience of working in a school setting
  • Hold a relevant qualification

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview.

Applications should be received on mynewterm via the school website.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th November at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 18th November

Thank you for your interest in this post.

Mrs L Jones

Headteacher

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About this school

Sundorne Infant School and Nursery

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–7

Good
Pupils
355
Avg teacher salary
£47,408
Pupil:teacher ratio
24.9:1
Academy trust
SEVERN BRIDGES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4QN

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Salary
£17,917.72 Annually (Actual) Grade 5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
20 October 2026
Closing date
11 November 2026

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