Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay
We are seeking a Nursery Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) to join our team at Brookwood Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
About Brookwood Primary School
Brookwood Primary School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in the heart of Brookwood village, Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."
Our excellent staff team is enthusiastic and committed to supporting every child in achieving the highest possible standards while exploring their individual interests and talents to the full. We provide a broad and creative curriculum within a safe and stimulating learning environment.
At Brookwood, we enable our pupils to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to lead productive lives as local, national, and global citizens. Our approach values everyone's achievements in a caring atmosphere, which is central to everything we do. We are particularly proud of our strong links with service families, as our close proximity to ATC Pirbright means we have a number of military children whose unique perspectives and experiences enrich our school community.
Children's learning experiences are enhanced through enrichment opportunities that give them a wide understanding of the world around them. Through this balanced approach, we create an educational environment where every child can thrive.
Details
Position: Nursery Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Full time, Temporary (Mat cover)
Salary: £17,144.28 per annum
Benefits
- Generous workplace pension through LGPS
- Condensed school year with two week half term in October
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
Key responsibilities include:
- Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils.
- Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, using play to help children learn and develop.
- Ensure children are safe and nurtured.
Requirements include:
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification).
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Quick Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
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The closing date for this vacancy is the 18th June 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
