Temporary Level 2 Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Temporary Nursery Assistant (Special Needs) – Preschool
Hours: 15 hours per week
Working Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: Between 9:00am – 3:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

We are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our preschool team. This role involves providing dedicated support to children with additional needs within a nurturing early years environment.

The Role:
• Support children with special educational needs to access the preschool curriculum
• Work closely with the preschool team to promote inclusion, independence, and development
• Assist with daily routines, play-based learning, and structured activities
• Foster a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Have experience working with children with special needs (desirable)
• Have experience working with preschool or early years-aged children (desirable)
• Be patient, empathetic, and reliable
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Be committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

We Offer:
• A supportive and friendly preschool environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s early development
• Consistent part-time hours during term time

If you are passionate about early years education and supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: Please email your completed application forms, along with a covering letter, to finance@wheatfields.cambs.sch.uk no later than 12pm on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Interviews will be held on the morning of Monday 26 January 2026.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two appropriate references, usually sought prior to interview. Wheatfields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.