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Level 2 Nursery Assistant

Employer
Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Location
Horsham, West Sussex
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £7,097.71
Start Date
30th November 2026
Expires
23rd October 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1579494
Job Reference
KVP027
Start Date
30th November 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1579494

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Level 2 Nursery Assistant to join our team at Kilnwood Vale Primary on a permanent, part-time basis, working Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.00am to 3.00pm.

Your Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and caring Level 2 Nursery Assistant to play a key role in supporting children in our pre-school provision. Our school has a passion and understanding of what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.

What we are looking for

  • Level 2 Childcare Qualification 
  • Committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best 
  • Able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community 
  • Able to challenge children to achieve beyond their expectations 
  • Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children and support them in becoming lifelong learners

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 


About Kilnwood Vale School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

  • A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Career pathways and talent management
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model

 

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 30th Nov 2026 

Hours: 12 hours per week (Weds & Fri 09:00-15:00, 39 weeks of the year (term time only) 

Salary: Associate 2 Point 1 - £24,751

Actual Salary: £7,097.71

Interview date: W/C 2nd November 

Closing date: 23rd October 

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Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

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