Nursery Assistant - Term Time

Holmewood House School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-6012-15S
• Posted:23/05/2025
• Pay:£23,023 dependent on qualifications and experience
• Start Date:1 September 2025
• App Close Date:06/06/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:w/c 9 June 2025

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This full-time position offers the opportunity for a qualified Nursery assistant at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent to join our strong and successful Pre-Prep Nursery team and work alongside enthusiastic and dynamic colleagues. You will be required to ensure all children have the opportunity to engage in the Early Years curriculum according to the school’s requirements. Within the school day, it is fundamental that you facilitate opportunities for children to experience successful learning of knowledge and abilities, including ‘soft’ skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and the EYFS and will have an ability to connect with pupils to create positive and trusting relationships. We are looking for an individual who will uphold the school’s key three values; Aspiration, Self- belief and Kindness. Experience and a passion for outdoor education would be beneficial.

There is potential for further career development in this role in the future. 

Holmewood House Pre-Prep is a co-educational, comprising of an Early Years department and Key Stage 1 department. Our Early Years department comprises of A Pre-Nursery for rising 3s, a Nursery Unit for 3 to 4s and three Reception forms.

This role reports to the Head of Holmewood House Pre Prep and Head of EYFS.

Key responsibilities

To carry out the duties of a Nursery Assistant as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Head of Holmewood House Pre-Prep and Head of EYFS. A more detailed description of the responsibilities and person specification can be found in the attached job description. 

Information about the school

Holmewood House is a prestigious independent Prep School of 470 pupils aged 3-13 years, set amidst 32 acres of the most beautiful Kent countryside, just outside Tunbridge Wells. The School is a happy and supportive working environment, where we pride ourselves on the exceptional provision for our pupils and staff in all areas.

Holmewood House provides a broad, well balanced curriculum with outstanding teachers in what is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and children allows staff to get to know and understand the individual needs of each and every child. They foster their talents and nurture their growth through a challenging and exciting curriculum.

The school wholeheartedly believes that emotional and social well-being, self esteem, happiness and confidence are of prime importance and are in themselves inextricably linked to academic progress. Staff are excited by the curiosity and thirst for learning that each child, regardless of their ability, naturally displays. They work hard to allow each child to ask why, to query and to have the time to develop their thoughts into fresh discoveries and innovations and, in doing so, overcome the challenges faced. The end result is the celebration of learning - a reward in its own right!

The wonderful environment and outstanding facilities provide a strong framework upon which the ethos of allowing children to be children can be achieved. Childhood is full of exciting new experiences which, parents and teachers relive, through the eyes and laughter of the children.

The relationship between home and school is of fundamental importance in ensuring every child is surrounded by the love, care and guidance which they require as they make their way through their educational journey. In short, the partnership allows the children to enjoy the most important journey of all: childhood.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Michelle French
• Address:Holmewood House School, Barrow Lane, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0EB
• Telephone: 01892 860014
• Email: recruitment@holmewoodhouse.co.uk

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• Job Description