Job Description

About Us


Boundstone Nursery is a large maintained Nursery School which supports children and families in the Lancing Area of West Sussex; we are an important part of the community and pride ourselves in knowing each child as an individual.



We are a fully inclusive Nursery and as part of our provision we have a Special Support Centre which supports children with Speech and Language disorders.


Job Details


We are looking forward to appointing a friendly and hard working Lunchtime Assistant to support the lunchtime sessions with children aged 2-4 in our Nursery School. During lunchtimes, you will be sitting with a small group of children, encouraging them to develop independence skills and creating a warm, nurturing atmosphere, then helping with clearing away and washing up afterwards.

Required from

January 2026

Payment

12.26 per hour (West Sussex Grade 2) term time only

Contract

10 hours per week (12.00pm-1.00pm daily). Temporary for the Spring/Summer, but with the potential to become permanent, depending on pupil intake for the Autumn Term.



Interview date:

Interviews will be held as and when suitable applicants apply

What You Need to Succeed


The successful candidate will need to work efficiently and as part of a team. They will need to have a basic understanding of the principles of food hygiene and either hold or be willing to undergo training for a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification. They will also have the ability to see what needs to be done and use their initiative. A love of children is essential for the post, but no childcare qualifications are required, although these would be most welcome. Some previous experience in a similar role is also desirable, but not essential


Further Information


Boundstone Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

admin@brns.org

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01500.



LOCATION

Lancing area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

05 January 2026