Hours of work: 31 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term: Until October 2027
Closing date: 9th October 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Bonners Primary School & Nursery (London Rd, Maresfield, Uckfield TN22 2EG)
Phone: 01825762381
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bonners.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
We are looking for a nursery assistant to join our team at Bonners Primary School and Nursery. We individually design our settings to provide a caring and stimulating environment for our children to develop at their own pace. We follow the EYFS Framework to ensure children reach their full potential, ensuring British values of diversity and equality are celebrated.
The hours will be:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 09.30 am – 16.00 pm
Thursday & Friday: 09.30 am – 16.30 pm (to help with our after school club)
The role is currently fixed term to cover maternity leave October 2027, but will be reviewed at the time and there could be potential for hours beyond this, dependant on nursery requirements.
Please note that the salary is term time only and so will be pro rata.
The duties required are:
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in the nursery
Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment
Follow health and safety guidelines and ensure the well-being of all children
Experience:
Previous experience of working in a nursery or childcare setting is preferred but not necessary
Ability to engage and interact with children in a positive and supportive manner
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work as part of a team
If you were passionate about working with children and creating a positive learning environment, we would love to hear from you. Please email the school office for an application form on [email protected].
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
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