Impactful Early Years Educator | Flexible Hours & Growth

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Qualified Early Years Educators for its hospital-based Trust Nurseries. You will support children aged 9 months to 5 years while their parents work for the NHS, with a focus on safeguarding, development, and partnership with families.

The role emphasizes effective communication with staff, external agencies, and parents, along with planning activities and maintaining high nursery standards in line with EYFS.

Qualifications

• Qualified early years practitioner with relevant certification.
• Experience supporting children aged 9 months to 5 years.
• Good knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with all staff and external agencies.
• Interact with children at their level using appropriate methods.
• Plan and lead engaging activities to support learning and development.
• Safeguard children and report concerns to the Nursery Management Team.
• Collaborate with parents daily to share progress and support learning.
• Support and mentor junior staff and apprentices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Observation & assessment

Knowledge of child development

Education

EYFS knowledge and safeguarding

Early Years Foundation Stage qualifications

Job description

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Qualified Early Years Educators for its hospital-based Trust Nurseries. You will support children aged 9 months to 5 years while their parents work for the NHS, with a focus on safeguarding, development, and partnership with families.

The role emphasizes effective communication with staff, external agencies, and parents, along with planning activities and maintaining high nursery standards in line with EYFS.