Job Description

Hours of work: 37


Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only


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


Closing date: 9am Monday 14 July 2025


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


Hailsham Community College Academy Trust


Battle Road


Hailsham


East Sussex


BN27 1DT


Phone: 01323 841468


Email: jobvacancies@hccat.net


Website: www.hccat.net


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.

Pre-School Assistant -

required to start September 2025

Hours:

Term Time - five days a week 08.00am to 16.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid break. Monday the finish time would be 15:30pm.

Salary:

Single Status Grade 3 - 24,027 pro rated, actual salary 20,815



We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-School Assistant to join our Pre-School in September 2025.



Our Pre-School is situated in our Primary School and has a large purpose-built space, with the capabilities for specialist care and a wide range of stimulating activities that suit early years learning. There is a large secure outdoor space which is shared with the reception children to allow for an early years village approach to learning. There is also a small garden area which is solely used by the Pre-School children. Pre-School children and staff are very fortunate to be able to utilize a range of other rooms and spaces within the school and outside such as the daily mile track and a large sports hall.



The ideal applicant will have an NVQ2 in Childcare or equivalent with a passion for childcare, supporting children and providing exciting opportunities for learning as they prepare for school. Will be able to work closely with colleagues, to provide a safe, welcoming, purposeful, stimulating and encouraging environment both indoors and outdoors.

We can offer:

An academy committed to consistency and sustained improvement A hardworking and dedicated team A friendly and supportive atmosphere A supportive Leadership Team Cycle to work Scheme The opportunity to join our Corporate Membership to Benenden Health Care, where the Academy pays for half the membership. The membership to the scheme will allow each participating member to request a wide range of discretionary health care services. The opportunity to pay into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK. The LGPS is a salary-related, defined benefit scheme which provides you with a secure future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations.

Hailsham Academy Primary - Pre-School Assistant - Recruitment Pack 2025


Application Form (PDF) Application Form (Word docx) HCCAT Guidance Notes for Completion of Application Form

To apply, please download the relevant application form from our website above, completed applications can be e-emailed to job.vacancies@hccat.net

Closing date:

9am Monday 14 July 2025



The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for this Academy. We are also required by law to ensure that any prospective employee is legally entitled to live and work in the UK. You will be required to provide documentation as evidence. Other conditions of employment may apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity and positively welcome applications form all sections of the community.

This post is also covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 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 2009 Regulations. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023 shortlisted applicants may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence checks.