Nursery Assistant (Claverham Day Nursery)

Hours of work: 37 per week (part-time hours will be considered).

Working pattern: Full-time.

Closing date: Friday 5 June, 2026.

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

Claverham Day Nursery

Claverham Community College

North Trade Road

Battle

TN33 0HT

Phone: 01424 774548

Email: [email protected]

Website: Claverham Day Nursery

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Claverham Day Nursery is looking for enthusiastic and caring qualified Nursery Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team.

At Claverham, we are passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where children feel happy, valued, and inspired to learn. We are proud of our warm, welcoming atmosphere and our commitment to delivering high-quality early years education.

We are seeking dedicated practitioners who hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education (or an equivalent qualification) and share our passion for supporting young children to thrive.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic and skilled Early Years practitioner, able to engage children through a wide range of creative, play-based activities that support their physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Work closely with the supervisor to create an exciting, purposeful learning environment.
• Act as a key person, building strong, caring relationships with children and maintaining positive communication with parents and carers.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive EYFS team.
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional development.

What we offer:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A forward-thinking nursery committed to continuous improvement and best practice.
• Membership of the LGPS pension scheme.
• Access to Battle Sports Centre.

Salary:

• Full-time (37 hours per week): Single Status Grade 3, Point 7 – £24,796 per annum.
• Part-time: Salary pro rata.

For further information on what hours are available please telephone Sarah Hennessy, Nursery Manager on 01424 774548 or alternatively visit our website at www.claverham.org to download an application pack and form.

Claverham Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.