Nursery Assistant (West Rise Primary School)

Hours of work: 37 per week
Working pattern: Full-time term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus6.05 weeks annual leave).
As the position is term-time only the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: Friday 13 March 2026 12:00 p.m.

Interview date: Wednesday 18 March 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:

West Rise Primary School
Chaffinch Road
Langney
Eastbourne
BN23 7SL

Phone:
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Website: West Rise Primary School Eastbourne

We strongly encourage visits to our nursery so you can see our ethos in action.

For further information and an application pack please email:.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our team. This role is mainly based in our nursery (ages 24) with some work in Breakfast Club and After School Club.

West Rise Nursery is part of West Rise Primary School and was ratedGOOD with OUTSTANDING featuresat our most recent Ofsted inspection.

We are proud to be a nurturing wellbeing-first setting where:

• Children feel safe valued and happy.
• Staff feel supported and appreciated.
• Families are welcomed as partners.
• Every child has a strong sense of belonging.

We believe:

• Every child is unique.
• Childrens interests and strengths guide our planning.
• Learning should be hands-on meaningful and full of wonder.
• Strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will:

• Support children aged 24 in their learning and development.
• Help children transition confidently into Reception.
• Plan and create engaging inspiring learning experiences.
• Work closely with families and carers.
• Contribute to Breakfast and After School Club provision.
• Be an active and positive member of our team.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is warm nurturing and enthusiastic.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Brings their own interests and strengths to the setting.

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.