If you like spending your day finding the biggest puddles to jump in, searching for minibeasts, getting covered in glitter, making a muddy swamp for dinosaurs, or organising a teddy bears’ picnic in the woods then this is the role for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and reliable Nursery Assistant. This position is located at St Andrew’s Prep School in Eastbourne. The role entails working with and supporting the Room Leader in ensuring that children receive the highest possible standards of care and education. To assist in classroom management and with the welfare of all the children in the Nursery to support their learning, and personal, social, and emotional development.
This is af ull-time all-year-round position, and ideally, candidates will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification.
Hours of Work: Full-time, all year round
Salary: From £12.66 to £12.70 hourly rate, dependent on qualifications
Other Benefits:
To apply, please visit https://www.standrewsprep.co.uk/contact/employment-opportunities/ and click the Apply Now button to complete the mandatory application form.
An up-to-date CV and covering letter may be uploaded with this online application form.
Closing Date: 5pm on 05 February 2026.
Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy.
For further information please contact Human Resources Department on hr@eastbourne-college.co.uk or tel: 01323 452288.
Safeguarding Statement
St Andrew’s Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical questionnaire and positive references.
The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.
St Andrew’s Prep is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds.
