Childcare Assistant

Chichester College Group; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Pulborough is seeking enthusiastic Childcare Assistants for part-time and full-time positions. The role involves supporting children's development from infancy to pre-school, fostering a love for learning in a fun and social environment. Recognised qualifications in Early Years are required, along with previous experience in childcare. The role offers a pro-rata salary and annual rural incentive payment. Competitive benefits include annual leave and discounts on nursery fees.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing days

Competitive discount on nursery fees

Qualifications

• Support children’s development and learning journeys.
• Experience in a childcare setting is required.
• Must have full DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children from babies to school readiness.
• Ensure a fun and educational environment.
• Work with a dedicated team.

Skills

Enthusiasm and flexibility

Support children's development

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Level 2 and/or Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Childcare Assistant – Part Time & Full Time – Rural Incentive Payment Available

Brinsbury First Steps Childcare Group is looking for enthusiastic and flexible Childcare Assistants to support young babies through to children ready to start school. You will share your love for learning, support children’s development and learning journeys, and work with a dedicated team to ensure children are learning, socialising, exploring and having fun.

Part‑time and full‑time roles are available (up to 37 hours per week). Pro‑rata salary is £24,434.80 – £24,819.60 per annum. A rural incentive payment of £1,000 will be paid on completion of the probationary period for staff new to First Steps Childcare Group.

First Steps Brinsbury is located on the Brinsbury College campus, a rural campus with a farm track, orchard, stream and more – making the nursery a highly sought‑after place to work. The nursery is open 51 weeks of the year, with core opening hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm, closed only for Bank Holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year.

• Recognised Level 2 and/or Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in Early Years, Care and Education.
• Previous experience of working in a childcare setting.
• Desirable: First Aid certificate.
• Full DBS check required (enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service).  An offence to apply if barred from regulated activity involving children.

Staff benefits include competitive annual leave entitlement, wellbeing days, closure days over the Christmas period (not deducted from leave), a competitive discount on nursery fees, and additional discount schemes at shops and restaurants.

We are an equal opportunities employer and, as users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.