East Sussex County Council
Nursery Practitioner Level 3 (Rye Community Primary School)
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Hours of Work: 18 Hours
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: Monday 12 October 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Rye Community Primary School
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7ND
Phone: 01797 222825
Email: hrteam@ryecollege.co.uk
Website: www.ryeprimary.co.uk/work-with-us
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
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 15.15. 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.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrate an understanding of:
- The foundation stage learning goals.
- How children learn and develop between the ages of 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 a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education & Care.
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The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- 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.
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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.
Additional Information
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. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an 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.
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