Job Description

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)


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


Closing date: 03 September 2025


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: ahill@skylarkfed.education




Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Nursery Assistant - Kingston, Lewes (Skylark Federation)

The Skylark Federation is looking for a qualified Nursery Assistant to join our welcoming and friendly village school in Kingston, Lewes. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new nursery that is opening in September 2025. The nursery will be overseen by an EYFS lead teacher, alongside the Reception class.



Job Details


o Hours of Work: 8.15am until 3.20pm, five days a week.
o Contract: East Sussex school employee contract.
o Location: Kingston, Lewes.

Key Responsibilities


o Support learning and contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities.
o Work alongside the teacher to support pupils' learning.
o Advance pupils' learning by working with individuals and small groups.
o Participate in relevant training provided by the school.

Additional Information


This is a new venture for us, and we are seeking caring individuals to support our children. We are a popular group of schools, and we would love to welcome you to our federation.


Contact Information





Visits are warmly welcomed. For enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact our Business Manager, Mrs Hill at ahill@skylarkfed.education


Further details and application paperwork can be found on our website: Iford and Kingston C of E Primary School - Home , or by contacting our Business Manager.



Closing Date


Wednesday 3rd September at 9.00am.


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.