Nursery Assistant (Wivelsfield Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 33 per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6 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 for: Until July 2025

Closing date: 9am 22 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Wivelsfield Primary School, South Road, Wivelsfield Green, Nr Haywards Heath, RH17 7QN
Phone: 01444 471393
Email: office@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.wivelsfieldschool.org
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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. 

About the role

Due to a promotion within our team, Wrens Nursery at Wivelsfield School are looking for a Nursery Assistant to support our supervisor to deliver outstanding care and provide a safe, nurturing and happy environment for our children.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or a relevant  equivalent qualification. The hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm. There could be some flexibility with these and applications for a job share would be welcome.

The successful candidate will:

• be an enthusiastic and excellent Early Years practitioner, who is able to engage children through preparing and participating in a range of play based activities that promote each child’s physical, intellectual and emotional needs. 
• work with the supervisor to create an exciting and purposeful learning environment.
• act as a key worker, forming a close, caring relationship with their allocated children and communicating with their parents and carers.
• be flexible and able to work closely with other EYFS/KS1 team members and the wider school community.
• be keen to engage in continuing professional development.

The school will offer:

• a happy and supportive environment in  modern premises.
• a school that is forward thinking and keen to  develop best practice in the care and education of nursery aged children.
• good professional development opportunities.
• a commitment to looking after the emotional wellbeing of all staff.

We are also looking for bank staff, if you are interested in becoming a member of our bank team we would also welcome applications from those with a level 2 qualification or below. The salary will be lower for applicants without a Level 3 qualification.

If  you are interested in either positions; please look for further details in the job description and person specification which can be found in our application pack on our website: office@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.uk. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school on 01444 471393 to make an appointment, or for any other queries regarding this position.

Closing date  22/11/24  9.00am .

Interviews will be held week commencing: 25/11/24

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.