Foundation Stage Learning Support Assistant

Explorers Nursery

• Salary Details - £13.48 per hour (pro rata of £26,016 pa to reflect the hours / weeks worked)
• Job Term - Fixed
• Appointment Type - Full TimeTerm Time
• Hours - 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Closing Date - 06/11/2026
• DBS Check Required - Yes

The working days & pattern are Mondays to Fridays 8.00am to 4.00pm - term time only. This role is fixed term for the remainder of this academic year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Foundation Stage Learning Support Assistant to join our existing friendly and committed team in our Explorers Nursery.

Your role would be to support the overall development and care of our nursery pupils (aged 2-4) and contributing to the smooth running of the provision and the maintenance of a safe and stimulating learning environment. 

You will provide a high standard and quality of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and education for children in the nursery, supporting and working with other members of the team to implement the daily routine.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with 2-4 year olds and be looking for an opportunity to get fully involved with the life of our busy nursery and school.

You should be able to work in a flexible manner as a team member, showing appropriate initiative and assuming responsibility for a range of activities, as required.

Ideally you will have: 

GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above in English and Maths. A childcare or early years related qualification at level 2 or above would be desirable, but not essential.

We would be open to considering a part week or a job share arrangement ( with the working hours being as advertised). Please indicate on your application or covering email the days you are available to work.

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive working environment
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Generous employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• A beautiful, spacious school site that we use for sports and outdoor learning.
• A friendly and welcoming staff team & a supportive senior leadership team
• A collaborative and outstanding professional development experience. 
   

You will also be joining an ambitious, committed, hardworking and friendly team who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, staff, families and the wider community.

You will also find a lot of information about our school and nursery on our web pages and social media. 

As per KCSIE, we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email You are also welcome to email any questions you may have about the role to Clare Ingleby - HR Manager to:  cingleby@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Completed applications to be sent to cingleby@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk

Closing date: Midday Friday 6th November 2026