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Nursery Support Staff

Goldsworth Primary School · Woking · Surrey

Job description

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Support Staff member to join our experienced and friendly team . The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and commitment to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment . You will work alongside the nursery team to ensure every child receives high quality care , is kept safe , and enjoys rich , stimulating play experiences tailored to their individual needs .

The working hours for this role are Monday, 12.45pm - 6.15pm and Tuesday and Thursday, 7.45am - 6.15pm (25.5 hours per week).

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

  • Experience working in a nursery or with children aged 0 5 is desirable
  • A basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage ( EYFS )
  • A commitment to ensuring that all our children can be the best they can be
  • Be confident, able to work one to one and deal with challenging situations
  • A desire and ability to contribute fully to school life and work effectively as part of a team
  • Have high expectations of self and others
  • Forward thinking and dynamic
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills

We can offer you:

  • A well resourced nursery environment
  • Experienced, supportive senior leadership team
  • Clear pathways for personal development
  • High quality training within the school and externally
  • A friendly outstanding team with a strong ethos of working together to continually improve
  • Fantastic children who have a love of learning and excellent behaviour
  • Supportive Governors and parents/carers
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • A Cycle to Work Scheme

Applications should be made using the online Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.

Goldsworth Primary School is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

All schools within The SWAN Trust warmly welcome children, families, governors, and staff from diverse backgrounds within the Woking community. The schools within The Trust aim to ensure that every child feels safe and happy in school creating a culture where they can grow and develop.

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About this school

Goldsworth Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Good
Pupils
618
Avg teacher salary
£46,160
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.6:1
Academy trust
THE SWAN 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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Woking, Surrey, GU21 6NL

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Salary
£14,526.98 Annually (Actual) FTE salary is £25,133 (SWAN Grade 3.3)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
2 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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