At Woolton Primary School, we are dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and empowered to achieve their best. Our ethos is built on respect, kindness, and a commitment to celebrating diversity, ensuring that all members of our school community thrive both academically and personally.
We believe in fostering a safe and welcoming space that embraces neurodiversity and supports the unique needs of every pupil, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Through continuous professional development for our staff and strong partnerships with families, we strive to provide tailored support that enables all pupils to flourish.
Our school values reflect our commitment to:
Encouraging respect for others and promoting understanding across different cultures and backgrounds.
Developing pupils’ social, emotional, and academic skills to prepare them for the opportunities and responsibilities of life.
Upholding fundamental British values, including respect for the law, democracy, and individual rights.
Creating an environment where pupils take responsibility for their behaviour and contribute positively to our school community and beyond.
Ensuring that every pupil has access to a broad, balanced, and enriching curriculum that inspires curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
We are proud to be a school where every child is supported to grow confidently, develop resilience, and become compassionate, responsible citizens.
Our Mission Statement
“Working together to provide every child with an inclusive, high quality,
enjoyable learning experience where success is celebrated and children feel valued.”
Main Purpose of the Role
The Nursery Level 2 is a key member of Woolton Primary’s Early Years team, working
under the direction of the Nursery teacher and EYFS Phase Leader. The postholder will
support the delivery of a high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision
that nurtures pupils’ curiosity, wellbeing and readiness for school. Working as part of an
established Nursery team in this 3FE primary school in south Liverpool. The postholder
will promote the school’s vision and values by being caring, kind and professional while
helping every pupil to develop a love of learning.
Main objectives:
Support focused learning for individuals and small groups to improve early social,
communication, physical and cognitive development.
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, stimulating and predictable environment that
reflects Woolton Primary’s values and responds to the needs of its community
(including pupils in receipt of free school meals and those with SEND / EHCPs).
Assist with the planning, delivery, observation and assessment of EYFS activities
under the guidance of senior Nursery staff.
Early Years Practice
Knowledge of early childhood development and EYFS principles; Ability to support activities that develop communication and language, physical development, early numeracy and social skills.
Competence in carrying out observations and simple assessments to record progress and identify next steps.
Behaviour and Personal Care
Skills in supporting positive behaviour and routines, modelling respectful interaction and promoting independence in personal care.
Confidence to attend to personal care needs and provide minor first aid (following training and school procedures).
Organisation and Resource Management
Ability to set up, maintain and tidy stimulating learning areas and displays.
Reliable record-keeping, basic administrative skills and ability to follow planning and assessment documentation.
Teamwork and Professionalism
Collaborative mindset, flexible approach and willingness to contribute to whole-team responsibilities.
Professional integrity, confidentiality and commitment to the school’s safeguarding responsibilities and values (caring, kind, professional).
Note: This role is appropriate for Grade 3 staff and does not routinely require leading
planning decisions independently; the postholder will work under direction from the Nursery teacher and EYFS Phase Leader.
Please email - Mrs C. James [email protected] for an application form, Job description and personal specification
