Nursery Practitioner Level 3

3 days ago


Rye, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £21,000 - £36,000 per year

Hours of work: 31.5
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Wednesday 10 December 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Rye Community Primary School
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex 
TN31 7ND

Phone:
Email:     
Website:  

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations

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.

Rye Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic, and adaptable Nursery Practitioner Level 3 to join in our classroom-based nursery. The nursery setting will consist of children aged between 2 and 4 years old. The nursery is currently open for 5 days a week, Monday - Friday from 8:30am to These times are open to change in the light of the needs of the community. Staff will work to a rota system to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and expertise are maintained throughout the setting's opening periods. 

Staff will be able and enthusiastic about working with a variety of professional disciplines and to put the child at the centre of their work. 

Our ideal Candidate will demonstrate an understanding of: 

  • The foundation stage learning goals. 

  • How children learn and develop between the ages 2 and 4. 

  • The importance of children's holistic development in important areas such as speech, personal social and emotional development, physical development, literacy, and numeracy.  

  • The effect of developmental stage, wellbeing and circumstances on a child's learning and development. 

  • The significance of attachment, the key person's role and how significant events can impact a child. 

  • How to support children through transitions. 

  • Must hold Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education & Care 

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: 

  • The legal requirements and guidance concerning safeguarding, security, confidentiality and promoting welfare.  

  • Safeguarding policies and procedures, including online safety and child protection. 

  • Your role in relation to safeguarding, security child protection, reporting and confidentiality.  

  • The signs that a child is in danger or at risk of serious harm or abuse, and the necessary action required to protect them. 

In return, we offer:  

  • A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.  

  • A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do. 

  • A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.  

  • A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the children's life chances. 

  • A school in which the children are enthusiastic, engaging, and thoughtful.  

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.    

Rye Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.  

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the Foundation.  



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