Pre-School Assistant (Bank Staff)

Turners Hill Church of England Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PA

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Flexible working hours
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £12.85 - £14.40

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Overview
We are seeking a pre-school assistant to support the senior staff in the day to day organisation and operation of the pre-school.

Job Description

Planning and Assessment:

• To notify senior staff of individual children’s progress and development, as appropriate.
• To assist the Supervisor or Deputy in charge by carrying out specific tasks following requests being made.

The Pre-School Environment:

• To assist in providing a caring and stimulating environment, so that the pre-school children are encouraged to develop to their full potential.
• During change over time ensure that resources are available and in good order and that the pre-school environment is welcoming.
• To support children in becoming enthusiastic learners by giving them time and space to explore and practice skills. Children are to be challenged, extended and encouraged to be independent.
• To be aware of the children’s personal, social and emotional needs and to respond to these appropriately.

Liaison and Communication:

• To attend staff meetings and training, if requested, to ensure continuing professional development.

Person Specification

• Essential Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent / or can show evidence of working towards an Early Years qualification
• Essential Experience: Experience with children aged from 2 years to less than 5 years of age. Preferably in day care or sessional setting.
• Desirable: Relevant First Aid Certificate.

Skills Required:

• To be able to assist senior staff in creating a safe, stimulating and caring environment.
• To be able to deliver the daily curriculum in a stimulating and challenging way with regards to children’s level of development.
• Have a working knowledge of the Early Learning Goals in the Foundation Stage Curriculum.

Personal Qualities:

• To be enthusiastic to work with children in a caring, understanding way.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
• To have a commitment to equal opportunities, with regards to race, culture, religion and ability.

Please submit your application using the enclosed form, along with a supporting letter (please do not enclose a CV) stating how you satisfy the person specification and what you can bring to this role.

The supporting letter must be no more than 2 sides of A4. All applications must be accompanied by two references, one of which should be from your current employer. References may be sought as soon as applications are received. All applications will, of course, be treated with the strictest confidence.

What the school offers its staff

The school has:

• A welcoming atmosphere and a supportive working environment.
• Children who are well behaved and motivated.
• Children who have a love for learning and strive to achieve.
• Been judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (June 2023), with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, personal development and Early Years judgements.
• A warm and collaborative Christian character (J1 in the most recent SIAMS, 2025).
• A record of high achievement- the school was in the top 4% of schools in England for KS2 SATS in 2025.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Turners Hill Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 140 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Turners Hill Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: littleoaks@turnershillschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01342 715412
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/turners-hill-church-of-england-primary-school

The School was originally opened in 1877 with Miss Emily Buckland appointed as the first Head Teacher on the 1st February that year with 73 children on roll. Initially with just two classes, numbers soon increased and within ten years more rooms were added making 4 classes and the number of children increased to 170. In 1879 Miss Sarah Sears became the Schools second headmistress and although the School has changed a great deal over the years, the original building is still part of the current School site and remains very much the ‘heart’ of the village.

Turners Hill is a small West Sussex Village mid-way between East Grinstead and Crawley. It is close to the M23 which provides good motorway links and is some 15 minutes from Gatwick. Trains from East Grinstead or Crawley (Three Bridges) both of which are around 15 minutes away, will take you to London in a little over 30 minutes. Equally, the South coast is around a 30 minute drive away and nestled in between is some beautiful Sussex countryside.

Arranging a visit to Turners Hill Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email littleoaks@turnershillschool.org.uk.

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