Pre-School Assistant x2 (Hailsham Academy Primary Phase)

East Sussex County Council; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working approach

Staff recognition initiatives

LGPS/Teacher’s Pension Scheme access

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Hailsham Academy is recruiting a Pre-School Assistant to join our Early Years team. The role is term-time only, full-time hours (39.5 per week) with a pro rata salary based on the Grade 3 Point 7 scale.

The actual salary for this post is £22,129, with a full-time equivalent of £25,614. We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual who can support young children’s learning and development in a nurturing, play-based environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young children’s learning and development.
• Enjoys working in a nurturing, play-based environment.
• Able to contribute as part of a friendly Early Years team.

Responsibilities

• Support young children's learning and development in a nurturing, play-based environment.
• Join the friendly Early Years team to deliver supportive care and activities.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive atmosphere for pupils and staff.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Job description

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Hailsham Academy Primary Phase
Bulrush Lane,
Hellingly,
East Sussex
BN27 4FB

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/152097/EDV-2026-HA-83090

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.

Pre-School Assistant x2
Start date: As soon as possible
Grade / Salary: Single Status Grade 3 Point 7, currently £25,614 full time equivalent, actual salary £22,129
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, term time only, Monday to Friday – 39.5 hours per week including a 30 minute unpaid break per day

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Pre-School Assistant to join our friendly Early Years team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development in a nurturing, play-based environment. School Assistant to join our friendly Early Years team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development in a nurturing, play based environment.

Benefits of working with us:

• Flexible working approach
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (support staff)
• Access to Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling
• Opportunities to share your views through staff surveys and forums
• Eligibility to access Blue Light Card and discounts
• Discounted use of Gym & Exercise Classes at Uplands Academy
• Free parking available onsite or within close proximity to all our schools
• Free optician’s eyesight test for DSE users

Hailsham Academy is a split site, all through school serving 1,500 students in the secondary phase and approximately 300 students in the primary phase. We are situated close to Eastbourne and the south coast, just minutes from a National Park and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our staff travel to Hailsham from a variety of locations within the southeast, including Brighton, Uckfield, Seaford, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Tunbridge Wells.

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