Nursery Assistant (Polegate School)

Hours and Working Pattern

Hours: 30.5 per week. Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave). Salary will be pro rata.

Closing Dates

Closing date: Friday 17 April 2026. Interview date: Monday 20 April 2026.

Contact

Polegate School
Oakleaf Drive
Polegate
BN26 6PT

Phone:
Email:
Website: Our Staff - Polegate School

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about working with children? An exciting and dynamic opportunity has become available at a highly regarded school nursery. Our dedicated and loyal staff form a close-knit team, all committed to providing exceptional care and education. Polegate School is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking nursery assistant to join our supportive staff, engaged parents, and wonderful children. The position requires working five days a week from 8:45 AM to 3.30 PM in our school-led nursery.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with NVQ Level 3 qualifications in childcare.

Application Process

Applicants may be invited to interview once their application has been received, and we reserve the right to offer the position to a candidate prior to the closing date.

Benefits

At the core of our mission is a commitment to aspiration and ambition. By joining us, you will benefit from a vibrant and energetic work environment, a motivated and supportive team, and senior leadership that encourages innovation and risk-taking. We also offer moments of enjoyment, including chocolate treats and occasional social gatherings, fostering a culture where laughter and challenge are embraced.

More Information

For more information about our school, please visit our website: . We highly recommend visiting the school to experience our environment first-hand. For inquiries or to schedule a visit, please contact Monika at ext. 201 or .

Safeguarding and Legal

Polegate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will 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.