Location
Eccleston Primary School, Doctors Lane, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5RA (207 on roll)
Tel: 01257 451114
School website: www.ecclestonprimary.co.uk
Summary
Nursery Assistant / Early Years Teaching Assistant (Beechbuds Nursery) Contract: Part-time, 19.5 hours per week - term time only.
Working Days:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - Hours: 8:30am 3:30pm (30 Mins lunch)
Eccleston Primary are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Nursery Assistant / Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our schools in-house nursery provision, Beechbuds. This is a school-based TA role working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to support high-quality learning, development and care for our youngest pupils. The successful candidate will work as part of our Early Years team, contributing to a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.
Responsibilities include:
- Support childrens learning, play and development through high-quality interactions, activities and continuous provision.
- Maintain a clean, safe and stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors, following school Health & Safety procedures.
- Be sensitive to the needs of all children and promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence.
- Build positive and professional relationships with children, staff and parents.
- Support children with care routines such as toileting, snack times and personal hygiene.
- Assist in preparing resources, setting up and tidying learning areas, and maintaining equipment.
- Observe childrens progress and share information with the class teacher or EYFS lead as required.
We are looking for someone who is warm, caring and enthusiastic about working with young children, and who can work effectively as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, a positive attitude, and be reliable, organised and committed to providing high-quality early education. They will understand the importance of safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment and ideally have a Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent.
This position is part-time, term-time only. Please note that the salary quoted is the full-time equivalent and will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
The closing date is 12 noon on 4th September 2026
Essential Qualifications
- Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent
Paediatric first aid certificate
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Proposed Interview Date:
17/09/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
