Job Description

Hours of work: 15.5 hours per week


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)


Fixed term: Until 18 December 2026


Closing date: 23 November 2025 9am


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


Stonegate CE Primary School (Station Rd, Stonegate, Ticehurst, Wadhurst TN5 7EN)


Phone: 01580 200415


Email: office@stonegate.e-sussex.sch.uk


Website: https://www.stonegate.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/stonegate




Please note, we do not accept CVs.





Little Acorns thriving, friendly village school with dedicated and enthusiastic staff and happy children. We are committed to providing a learning environment where all our children feel valued. Our children have the magical opportunity to attend weekly Forest School sessions within our own grounds.


Our Governors are looking to appoint someone who can fulfil a L3 Qualified Nursery assistant within our Pre-School. The role is initially for a one-year Maternity cover.


We're looking for someone to:


Create a warm, stimulating, and safe learning environment Help to plan and implement engaging activities that promote children's development Observe, assess, and record children's progress Build positive relationships with children and parents Work collaboratively with the Pre-School team to ensure high-quality care Ensure compliance with all relevant childcare regulations and safeguarding procedures Uphold positive working relationships and be an effective role model.

Visits are warmly welcome - come and see our fabulous setting and children and learn about us.


Why Join Us: We are a friendly and supportive team with lots of training opportunities. Our Pre-School has a maximum of 12 children per session and is part of Stonegate CE Primary School.


Contact Details and to request an application pack:


Mrs Lucy Hazeldine or Miss Tamsin Heard Email Address: office@stonegate.e-sussex.sch.uk Phone Number: 01580 200415
Hours Required:


8.30am-12.30am - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11.45am-3.15pm - Friday

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.



Additional Information



This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .



All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.