**Ref: SCH-AAT-0204**

**Establishment**: Glenleigh Park Primary Academy **Location**: Bexhill on Sea **Salary**: FTE: £14,566.00 - £23,557.00 (actual TTO salary: £12,698.00 - £20,536.00) - Apprenticeship rates, dependent upon age **Department**: NURS **Job Type**: Full Time

**Closing Date**: 27/06/2025 12:00 **Interview Date**: 02/07/2025 **Start Date**: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

**Contract Type**:Fixed Term (31/08/2026) **Contract Term**:TTO - Term time only **Hours per Week**:37.50 **Weeks per Year**:39.000 **Pay Grade**:Apprenticeship rates, dependent upon age

The Role

Both Aurora nurseries in Bexhill, one at Glenleigh Park and one at King Offa are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic **nursery apprentice** to join our fantastic team. The nursery works closely with the main school and boasts great facilities both the inside and outside environment. We work with other nurseries from across the trust to share best practice to allow all of our children to achieve the best possible outcomes. Aurora Academies Trust operates four nurseries at its schools in Bexhill and Eastbourne, all are rated at least good by Ofsted.

We are looking for:

- Someone with a passion for early years
- A person with a current level 2 in childcare working towards a level 3
- Someone committed to providing the very best opportunities for our children
- A team member with good communication skills and a clear vision for excellence
- Someone who shares our inclusive vision of education for our children

We can offer:

- A role within a team that is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for children
- The opportunity to work alongside colleagues from the school reception classes
- A friendly, supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.
- Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

Role and responsibilities include:

- Working with children to provide high quality care and education
- To support the Nursery manager with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the nursery.
- Working closely with your team around you
- Liaising with parents, helping to support their whole family
- Ensuring a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area
- Supporting and maintaining daily routines
- Providing a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

We would absolutely love for you to be part of our team; we look forward to welcoming you to the nursery and school.

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and we follow safer recruitment practice. References will be taken up prior to interview and an enhanced criminal records bureau check will be made prior to appointment.

Closing date: Friday 27th June

Interview: Wednesday 2nd July

Term time only. 37.5 hours per week.

**Qualifications**:
**Qualification Title**

**Grade**
- GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
- Essential
- A full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification
- Essential

**Skills**:
**Experience of working in a team**
- Experience of working successfully as part of a team
- Desirable

**Experience**
- Experience of establishing positive relationships with children
- Desirable

**Abilities, Skills and Knowledge**
- Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to
- Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals, both verbally, and in writing
- Essential
- Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines
- Essential
- Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
- Essential

**Experience/Knowledge**
- Working knowledge of legislation relevant to working with young children
- Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of the Early Year's Foundation Stage
- Essential

**Personal Attributes**
- A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethos
- Essential
- A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethos
- Essential

Safeguarding Information