Location
Chorley Highfield Nursery School, Wright Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SL (65 on roll)
Tel: 01257 262556
School website: www.highfieldnurseryschoolchorley.co.uk
Summary
We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Early Years Support Assistants and Early Years Apprentices to join our Outstanding maintained nursery school.
You will support childrens learning and development through play, build positive relationships with children and families, and work as part of a nurturing, child-centred team. Experience is welcomed but not essential for apprentice roles.
Flexible Working
Working patterns are negotiable and may include mornings, afternoons, part-week or MondayFriday. All roles are term time only. Nursery opening hours are 7.30am5.30pm.
What We Offer:
Lancashire County Council terms and conditions
Local Government Pension Scheme
Term time only working
A warm, supportive and inclusive staff team
High-quality training and clear career progression, including apprenticeships
We Are Looking For:
Individuals who are kind, motivated, passionate about early years education and committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to all safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.
Closing Date: 9am 07/08/2026
Essential Qualifications
NVQ level 2 or above qualification appropriate to the post (Early years or equivalent)
Essential Experience
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
- Experience of Administrative work
- Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
For an informal discussion please contact:
Claire Bland
Proposed Interview Date:
11/08/2026
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.
