Lanterns Nursery School

Early Years Practitioner/Early Years Assistant– Full-time, Permanent , term time.

Are you passionate about early intervention and making a difference to the lives of young children? 

Are you creative and adaptable with the ability to use a range of approaches and strategies?

Are you playful, imaginative and engaging?

We have the job for you!

Key information

• Closing Date: 11th July 2025
• Interview Date(s):  TBC
• Job Start Date: 3rd September 2025
• Contract/Hours: Permanent 
• Salary Type: Support Staff 
• Salary Details: Early Years Practitioner Grade C £24,931 (actual salary £20,931)- Early Years Assistant Grade B £24,027 (actual salary £20,607)  
• Hours of Work: Full time, 37 hours each week to be worked as either 7:30am to 5pm over 4 days or 8am to 4pm over 5 days
• Location of Role: Lanterns Nursery School, Winchester
• Contact e-mail address: recruitment@lanterns.hants.sch.uk 

Why Lanterns Nursery School?

Lanterns Nursery School is a special place and making a difference to children and families is in our DNA. Don’t just take our word for it – check out our website to see the glowing feedback we receive from families and read our latest (April 2023) ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report.  Our staff are our number one asset and if you join our wonderful team, you will see how our approach rewards the whole team by developing children who thrive and have an enthusiasm for life that is infectious!

We are different and diverse

Everyone is welcome at Lanterns Nursery School and our children naturally accept this diversity and the differences they are surrounded with. Our families embrace this important feature of our nursery school. We believe that by working together we can help each other with the challenges we face, overcome barriers, and succeed.

There’s no getting around it – some days will be harder than others!

Every day is different and the challenge and evolving environment offers an exciting pace of work that isn't for everybody. Each day you will need to think on your feet and find solutions. You will ask questions, share your ideas and will work as part of a team to best support children. In turn we will support your development and help you build the knowledge, skills and experiences that will enable you to flourish. You’ll be part of a team who are passionate about getting things right for everybody. People who recognise how important it is to look after each other, knowing that this enables us to work for the benefit of our children and families. Your colleagues will be some of the most amazing people you will ever work with. They are passionate, determined and know what to do to make a real difference.

What you’ll do

• You will work as an EYP in one of our early years classes (including our new baby class opening September 2025)
• You will be responsible for a group of key children. You will know them well and be able to adapt the curriculum to reflect their interests and ensure that the curriculum is developmentally appropriate
• You will use a range of approaches, strategies and interventions to ensure that all children can access a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• You will work with others to find solutions to challenges and to ensure that children thrive in our school
• You will support senior staff with planning and implementing an exciting child-led curriculum and learning experiences both inside and out
• Build strong relationships with children and families and attend to personal care needs where appropriate
• Be reflective in order to grow, adapt and have the most impact on children
• Develop your expertise and experience of working with children with SEND, enjoying the opportunity to expand your current skills with bespoke induction and ongoing training.

What you’ll need

• A passion for early years and a love of working with young children. Experience of working with children 0 - 2 years is desirable.
• To be motivated and playful, using your own initiative in order to engage and inspire children
• Good communication skills, an open mind and an ability to work effectively with a variety of people holding a range of perspectives
• To be adaptable, able to work within a large nursery team and a desire to join a forward-thinking school, showing willingness to actively participate in improvement 
• An active interest in professional development and a developing knowledge of how young children learn.

What more can we offer you?

• A Headteacher led OFSTED Outstanding (April 23) Maintained Nursery School – one of 3 in Hampshire
• Local authority pay conditions and local government pension
• Term time working
• Core hour working day – Full time hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm over 4 days or 8am to 4pm over 5 days, Monday - Friday, Term time. 
• Inclusive Nursery with resourced SEND provision including autism, global developmental delay and profound multiple learning difficulties
• Thorough induction and fantastic CPD opportunities including the Lanterns approach to teaching and learning in the early years, Makaton, Attention Autism, communication and visuals, trauma informed practice, sensory processing
• Forward thinking approach to teaching and learning following current theory and the most up to date research and practice
• Opportunities to gain qualifications if desired
• Employee support including confidential counselling and health advice
• Family friendly policies
• Staff discount (Vivup)

We review applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to close this advert and/or interview at any time, therefore, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this role.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Application Procedure

For an application pack please go to our web-page or send recruitment@lanterns.hants.sch.uk 

Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Lanterns Nursery School

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant 

Hampshire

• Closing Date:  8th July 2025 (Noon) 
• Interview Date(s): TBC
• Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time 
• Salary Type: Support Staff 
• Salary Details: Grade A, £23,556 - 23,657 (actual salary £6,824)
• Hours of Work: 12.5 hours over 5 days, 11am – 1.30pm Monday, to Friday. Term time only.  Would consider job share Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday
• Location of Role: Lanterns Nursery School 
• Contact e-mail address: recruitment@lanterns.hants.sch.uk 

Job/Person Summary

We are appointing a fun and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our friendly team. To start on 3rd September 2025.
We are looking for a calm and caring person who enjoys working with children to ensure that our children are happy, healthy and safe during this important part of the day.
 

Why Lanterns Nursery School?

Lanterns Nursery School is a special place and making a difference to children and families is in our DNA. Don’t just take our word for it – check out our website to see the glowing feedback we receive from families and read our latest (April 2023) ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report.  Our staff are our number one asset and if you join our wonderful team, you will see how our approach rewards the whole team by developing children who thrive and have an enthusiasm for life that is infectious!

What you’ll need
• to develop a good rapport with children and colleagues
• to demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the day and the children
• to be reliable and punctual
• to be able to work as a team during the busy lunchtime period, act on initiative and listen to colleagues

• to have a positive, can do, open attitude and be willing to learn new skills especially when supporting our children in our inclusive environment

What you’ll do
• Prepare and serve food
• Clear away and wash up

• Set up and clear tables, chairs etc. after lunch

• Assist and supervise eating, promoting independence and positive behaviour

• Engaging in playful experiences with children during lunchtime

• Support all children during the lunchtime including those with Special Educational Needs

 
We can offer a caring and friendly environment, where staff and children are valued, professional and enthusiastic. You’ll be part of a team who are passionate about getting things right for everybody. People who recognise how important it is to look after each other, knowing that this enables us to work for the benefit of our children and families. Training will be provided. 

We review applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to close this advert and/or interview at any time, therefore, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this role.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Application Procedure

For an application pack please go to our web-page or send recruitment@lanterns.hants.sch.uk 

Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.