Nursery Learning Support Assistant – Fixed Term

Company: Coast and Vale Learning Trust
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Job Title: Nursery Learning Support Assistant – Fixed Term

E-ACT Greenfield Academy | Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, Consideration

Join our Early Years team to support nursery pupils, creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every child can develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing within the nursery environment.
  • Assist in delivering engaging play-based activities that promote early learning and development.
  • Work closely with teachers and Early Years staff to meet individual pupil needs.
  • Encourage positive behaviour, social skills and independence.
  • Support children with personal care, hygiene and welfare needs where required.

Pay range: NJ5-7 – £19,764.26 – £20,397.76 – FTE: £25,583.00 – £26,403.00 – 32.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year – fixed term – 31.08.2027

Qualifications and Skills

  • Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
  • Experience of working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
  • Good understanding of safeguarding, child development and inclusive practice.

Benefits

  • Financial and Lifestyle: Access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Professional Growth and Development: Investment in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.
  • Culture and Wellbeing: Support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Posted: July 19th, 2026