Nursery Assistant
Sherborne Prep
Dorset
- £12,960.34 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- (Pension, Free School Meal, Staff Parking, Reduced Gym Membership, Free exercise classes, Employee Assistance Programme, Free Eye Tests, Cycle to Work Scheme)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 July 2025
Job overview
Sherborne Prep School seeks to appoint an experienced Nursery Assistant to join the nurturing Pre-Prep Department to deliver an outstanding learning experience for the children. The ideal candidate will have a creative sense of imagination, an abundance of patience, warmth and contagious enthusiasm, as well as the passion to deliver an ambitious educational experience for the pupils.
Hours of Work: 24 hours per week Monday to Friday. Hours of work are likely to be:
12.00pm to 5.00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
8.00am to 5.00pm Wednesdays (less 30-minute unpaid break)
11:30am to 5.00pm Fridays
Salary: Up to £12,960.34 per annum, which equates to £13.99 per hour
Closing date: 2.00pm on Monday 14 July 2025
Interviews likely to be held on: Wednesday 23 July 2025
Sherborne Prep School Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In the event of any queries please contact: HR Department, Sherborne School, Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset , DT9 3LF
Tel: 01935 810502 Email: hr@sherborne.org
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About Sherborne Prep
- Sherborne Prep
- Acreman Street, Sherborne
- Dorset
- DT9 3NY
- United Kingdom
Sherborne Prep is a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 3 to 13, with boarding available from ages 7 to 13. Located just a five-minute walk from the vibrant town of Sherborne, the school is set within 12 acres of beautiful grounds and benefits from excellent transport links, including a direct train to London Waterloo and access to several nearby airports.
The school offers a broad and stimulating curriculum supported by specialist teaching in areas such as sport, music, and languages.
Led by Head Mrs Annie Gent since January 2023, the school upholds its Dragon Values—perseverance, honesty, kindness, generosity, awareness, and independence—which are woven into both academic and pastoral life. Most pupils join in the early years or Year 3, though places are available across all year groups.
Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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