Primary – Pre-School Assistant

Hailsham Community College; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hailsham Community College is seeking a dedicated Pre-School Assistant to join their team in September 2025. This role involves supporting children's learning in a nurturing environment. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and be passionate about early years education, working in a purpose-built Pre-School setting.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted health care membership

Pension scheme

Supportive Leadership Team

Friendly atmosphere

Qualifications

• Ideal applicant should have an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Work well with colleagues to create a safe and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children and provide engaging learning opportunities.
• Foster a stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Passion for supporting children

Engaging learning opportunities

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Pre-School Assistant – required to start September 2025

Hours: Term Time – five days a week, 08:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break. On Mondays, the finish time would be 3:30 pm.

Salary: Single Status Grade 3 – £24,027 pro-rated, actual salary £20,815

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-School Assistant to join our Pre-School in September 2025.

Our Pre-School is situated in our Primary School and has a large, purpose-built space with capabilities for specialist care and a wide range of stimulating activities that support early years learning. There is a large, secure outdoor space shared with reception children, fostering an early years village approach to learning. Additionally, there is a small garden area exclusively used by Pre-School children. Staff and children can also utilize other areas within the school, such as the daily mile track and a large sports hall.

The ideal applicant will have an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent, with a passion for supporting children and providing engaging learning opportunities as they prepare for school. The candidate should work well with colleagues to create a safe, welcoming, purposeful, stimulating, and encouraging environment both indoors and outdoors.

We can offer:

• An academy committed to consistency and sustained improvement
• A hardworking and dedicated team
• A friendly and supportive atmosphere
• A supportive Leadership Team
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Opportunity to join our Corporate Membership to Benenden Health Care, with the Academy covering half the membership cost. This scheme offers access to various discretionary health care services.
• The chance to contribute to the Local Government Pension Scheme, one of the UK’s most generous pension schemes. The LGPS is a salary-related, defined benefit scheme providing a secure future income, unaffected by share prices or stock market fluctuations.

Hailsham Academy Primary – Pre-School Assistant – Recruitment Pack 2025

To apply, download the relevant application form from our website. Completed applications can be emailed to [e-mail].

Closing date: 9 am Monday, 14 July 2025

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance. Applicants must also demonstrate their legal right to work in the UK by providing appropriate documentation. Additional employment conditions may apply. We promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all community sections.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009. Candidates will need to complete a self-declaration form to confirm they are not disqualified under these regulations. Shortlisted applicants may also be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks.