Closing date: 9am Friday 23rd January 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 26th January 2026

Start Date: 2nd February 2026 (or as soon as successful candidate is available)

Salary: Grade B SCP 2-4 - FTE £24,413-£25,185 per annum (pro rata salary £14,377 - £14,831 pa)

Location:  Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, South Shore, Blackpool FY4 1EE

Contract type:  Part time / 26 hours per week / Term Time Only

Contract term: Temporary until 31st August 2026

Working Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-3pm, Thursdays and Fridays 8am-4pm

Welcome to Thames Primary Academy & Nursery

At Thames we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do. 💜

We are looking for a Nursery 1:1 Support Assistant at Thames Primary Academy & Nursery who can help give our children the best possible start in their early years.

Our nursery is an integral part of our Primary Academy. We have a 25 place 2-3 room and a 40 place preschool room. Each room is led by an experienced room leader, supported by 3-4 nursery practitioners and welfare staff who support over lunchtime. Our Nursery Manager comes from an EYFS Teaching background and the majority of children feed through to our Reception classes when they start school. We have a safeguarding lead who works over the whole site, an Early Years SEND team supporting children with additional needs and a nursery administrator who manages admissions, fees, parent contact and attendance. 

Our nursery is a place where children flourish and grow because they: 

• Have a strong sense of belonging
• Feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
• Are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement 
• Can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
• Have access to an exciting EYFS curriculum that is tailored to meet their need
• Can learn in a setting which is state of the art and exceptionally well resourced

We are looking for someone who can:

• As part of a professional team, assist in working with children on their education and social development and provide a high quality of care. 
• Effectively communicate with early years pupils to encourage social, educational and physical development and acceptable behaviour. 
• Contribute to the planning of activities for the session, day or week.
• Lead in the practical learning and play activities of individuals or groups of children.
• Conduct all activities in a professional manner at all times.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary and pension plan
• Term time only working (13 weeks holiday each year) 
• A commitment to promoting staff well being by providing certainty, fairness and consistency in the treatment of all employees
• A supportive and skilled staff team
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme(EAP), delivered by Wisdom
• Access to Simply Health, with 24 hour GP access and financial support for medical and optical needs.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.

If you want to make a difference, with unconditional support in a professional and forward thinking environment, we would love to hear from you!

In your application please indicate in your supporting letter how your skills, experience and beliefs align with ours.

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.