Nursery Assistant (Bonners Primary School & Nursery)

East Sussex County Council; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Bonners Primary School & Nursery in Maresfield near Uckfield is seeking a nursery assistant to join our team. The role is part-time, 31 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks plus 6.05 weeks annual leave) and salary will be pro rata.

It is fixed term to cover maternity leave until October 2027 with potential for hours beyond this depending on nursery needs. Responsibilities include providing a safe, nurturing environment, maintaining a clean nursery, and following health and safety guidelines

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a nursery or childcare setting 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Engage with children

Teamwork

Job description

Hours of work: 31 hours per week. Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus6.05weeks 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.

Bonners Primary School & Nursery

(London Rd, Maresfield, Uckfield TN22 2EG)

Phone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Website: https://www.bonners.e-sussex.sch.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About us

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 [e-mail].

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.

Additional Information

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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

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.