At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in fun activities like jumping in puddles and organising teddy bear picnics.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at St Andrew's Prep School in Eastbourne.
- Benefits: Earn £13.84 per hour with flexible working patterns available.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while having fun every day.
- Qualifications: Must have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and love working with kids.
The predicted salary is between 13.84 - 13.84 £ per hour.
If you like spending your day finding the biggest puddles to jump in, searching for minibeasts, getting covered in glitter, making a muddy swamp for dinosaurs, or organising a teddy bears’ picnic in the woods, then this is the role for you!
We are seeking two friendly and reliable Nursery Assistants to join our team at St Andrew's Prep School in Eastbourne. You'll be joining a high-performing team, and with exciting developments underway, this is a fantastic time to join us.
As a Nursery Assistant, you will work closely with and support the Room Leader to ensure that children receive the highest possible standards of care and education. We are looking for individuals with a caring, patient and proactive approach to working with young children.
Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) and have a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
We are looking to make full-time, all-year-round appointments and are currently recruiting for two positions with the following working patterns:
- Position 1: Monday: 7.45am–6.15pm; Tuesday to Friday: 7.45am–4.15pm
- Position 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 7.45am–4.15pm; Thursday: 7.45am–6.15pm
While our preference is to appoint candidates on a full-time, all-year-round basis, we would also be pleased to hear from applicants seeking part-time and/or term-time-only working arrangements. We encourage candidates to indicate their preferred working pattern as part of their application.
Salary: £13.84 per hour
Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026
For further information please contact Human Resources Department on hr@eastbourne-college.co.uk or tel: 01323 452288.
Safeguarding Statement
St Andrew’s Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical questionnaire and positive references. The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.
St Andrew’s Prep is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds.
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