Job Description

Hours of work: 24.5 hours per week


Working pattern: Part-time


(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)


Closing date: Friday 1 August 2025


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


Claverham Community College


North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex


TN33 0HT




Phone: 01424 772155


Email: info@claverham.org


Website: www.claverham.org




Claverham Day Nursery in Battle East Sussex requires qualified Nursery Assistants to join our friendly team.


We believe in providing a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. Our nursery is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and our commitment to high-quality early years education. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or a relevant equivalent qualification.




The successful candidate will:


Be an enthusiastic and excellent Early Years practitioner, who can engage children through preparing and participating in a range of play based activities that promote each child's physical, intellectual and emotional needs. Work with the supervisor to create an exciting and purposeful learning environment. Act as a key worker, forming a close, caring relationship with their allocated children and communicating with their parents and carers. Be flexible and able to work closely with other EYFS team members Be keen to engage in continuing professional development.

What we offer:


A supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunities for training and development. A nursery that is forward thinking and keen to develop best practice in the care and education of nursery aged children. Entry into the LGPS pension scheme. Access to Battle Sports Centre

The position is 24.5 hours per week, 3 days a week, 52 weeks a year. The position is paid on Single Status Grade 3, Point 7 24,027 per annum (actual salary 15,909 per annum pro rata).


For an application form and pack please visit our website at www.claverham.org or alternatively please phone Mrs S Hennessy (Nursery Manager) on 01424 774548.




Claverham Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.





Please note, we do not accept CVs.





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.