Bank - Nursery Practitioner Level 2/3 Qualified

Young Sussex Nurseries; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run nursery organization in Brighton seeks a qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or 3 in Childcare) to deliver learning opportunities for children in a safe environment. The role offers flexible hours and career progression across three settings. Ideal candidates will be organized and reliable, able to communicate effectively and work both independently and as part of a team. Competitive salary and various benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

In-house and external training

Birthday gift voucher

Team building activities

Flexible nursery care for your child

Refer a friend scheme

Long service bonuses

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to Level 2 or 3 in Childcare.
• Ability to create a stimulating environment for children.
• Experience in delivering learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning opportunities meeting children's individual needs.
• Assist team in planning, preparing, and reviewing activities.
• Work in partnership with parents and implement policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Teamwork experience

Reliability

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Childcare

Job description

Overview

Bank Staff Required - Qualified to Level 2 or 3 in Childcare- Nursery Practitioner.

Either fixed regular hours or flexible ad-hoc hours available. Let us know what hours you can work and we will work to accommodate this. You may be looking for flexibility around family life or to get back into the childcare industry. We are happy to discuss individual requirements and provide shifts that work for you. Pay will be dependent on qualification level and experience.

We have three settings (Portland Road - Hove, Dyke Road - Hove and Buckingham Park - Shoreham) and you will have the opportunity to work across all of these settings or you can ask to work at a particular branch, but please note all staff may, at times, be asked to work in a different setting due to staff absence.

Benefits and Highlights

• Family-run business with staff well-being as a top priority
• Outstanding gradings in our most recent Ofsted Inspections
• Many long-standing staff with over 130 years of experience at Young Sussex within the Management team
• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Career progression with opportunities for growth across three nurseries
• In-house and external training (levels 3, 4, and 5 in childcare as well as paediatric first aid, child protection, and manual handling)
• Birthday gift voucher
• Team building including summer outing and staff Christmas party
• Long service bonuses (£200 to £800 every 2 years)
• Increased holiday based on length of service (up to 33 days)
• Flexible nursery care for your child including half-price rates
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 paid for each friend employed)
• 360-degree feedback for reviews and appraisals

About Us

Family-run for over 30 years, Young Sussex Nurseries provide a stimulating and nurturing place for children to learn, develop and have fun. We recognise that happy, skilled staff are fundamental to excellent care and so we do all that we can to support, train, and retain our staff. Young Sussex provides a professional, caring, and friendly environment with lots of opportunities for personal growth.

Personal Qualities We Look For In Candidates

• Organisational skills
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• The ability to work independently
• Experience of working in a team
• Reliability

You should be able to support all colleagues by creating a stimulating and exciting environment within the play rooms.

Duties

The role will involve delivering learning opportunities that meet children's individual needs, in a safe and stimulating environment; assisting the team to plan, prepare and review activities; working in partnership with our parents, and implementing all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery (please request a full job description for more detailed information).

Safeguarding Statement

Young Sussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.