About Us

Much Marcle is a welcoming and nurturing rural primary school set in a beautiful village location. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community, supportive staff team, and commitment to providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

The RoleWe are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our Early Years team to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a small, supportive setting where relationships with children and families are at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery team to support the learning, development, and wellbeing of our youngest children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning in the nursery
• Promote our Christian vision and values
• Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Work with individuals and small groups of children
• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development
• Assist with observations and contribute to children’s learning records
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents and carers

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience of working with young children (preferably in an Early Years setting)
• A warm, patient, creative and nurturing approach
• A passion for creating an exciting learning environment in which children thrive
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Early Years)
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team
• Enthusiastic children
• A beautiful rural working environment
• Opportunities for professional development

Safeguarding StatementThe Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be in line with the Trust's Safer Recruitment Policy and the post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.

Please note that the Trust and School reserve the right to close this advertisement before the published closing date.