Early Years Assistant - Bank

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking NHS workplace nursery where your passion for childcare can flourish. This flexible bank position allows you to work around your studies or home life while making a positive impact on children under five years old. As part of a dedicated team, you'll help create a nurturing environment that prioritizes the needs of children and supports their development through play and learning. With a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, you'll be part of a supportive community committed to providing high-quality care. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a respected healthcare setting.

Benefits

Flexible Working

NHS Pension

Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5 years old is essential.
• Knowledge of Early Years Milestones and Safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a happy environment for children.
• Support mealtime activities and monitor children's development.
• Provide learning opportunities through creative play.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

NVQ Childcare or Health & Social Certificate

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Job description

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

About

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

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Key details

Location

SiteWendy House Nursery, Princess Royal HospitalAddressLewes RoadTownHaywards HeathPostcodeRH16 4EXMajor / Minor RegionEast Sussex

Contract type & working pattern

ContractBankHours0 sessions per week (This is a bank post providing varying hours per week)

• Flexible working
• Term time hours
• Other

Salary

Salary£12.08 per hourSalary periodHourlyGrade(Band 2)

Specialty

Main areaChildcareInterview date06/05/2025

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

BANK Early Years Assistant - NHS Workplace Nursery (Haywards Heath)

Flexible Hours, Adhoc, Temporary Working

We are looking for someone who has childcare experience and wanting the opportunity to be in a workplace that has flexibility to work around studying or home-life. A childcare qualification is desirable however experience of working with young children is essential.

Wanting to work in the NHS? Looking for a flexible and interesting role in childcare?Ofsted rated 'Good' January 2024.

The Wendy House Nursery, based in The Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath is a NHS workplace that has a team of highly professional workforce , where the needs of children come first.

This is a temporary staffing position, Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00- 18:00. Hours and Days are flexible around the needs of our service and candidates availability.

Wendy House provides care and education for up to 51 children of NHS employees.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, flexible, and passionate about the care and learning of children under the age of 5 years.

Being adaptable, with strong teamwork attributes is important for this role.

Excellent NHS Pension

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Our BANK staff will be covering in all playrooms. This will provide variety and fun to each working day with the opportunity to interact with all children and staff.

This post is an unqualified position, however it is important that you have had experience working with young children with a good sense of the importance of high standards of care.

You must show flexibility and adaptability as each day can be very different but equally enjoyable and imaginative. Being able to retain information, and use initiative is a must for this post.

The role will involve spending time in the outdoor environment and providing lots of learning opportunities for children through creative and sensory play.

You will be supported by highly qualified and experienced staff .

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To assist Nursery Practitioners in creating a happy environment and encourage play, creative learning and educational activities.
• Support Nursery Practitioners with midday mealtime, providing bottle feeds and solid foods for children of various ages.
• Prepare suitable foods for children’s breakfast, snack and teatime.
• Help with the monitoring of children to ensure that they continue to develop and achieve milestones.
• To ensure that each child is treated as an individual, ensuring their developmental needs are to be met.
• To respect the confidentiality of the nursery children, parents/carers and staff.
• To have a understanding of Paediatric First Aid and basic knowledge of Child Development.
• To carry out the post in regarding University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To be aware of Health and Safety Regulations and ensure that they are adhered to

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early:

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working:

DBS Checks:

Skilled Worker Visa:

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email [email protected] .

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email [email protected] .

Applicant requirements

info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working with children of Primary school age an under
• Experience with Toddlers and Babies (Under 5yrs)
• Experience with Parent Partnership Working
• Experience working within a Team environment
• Knowledge of Early Years Milestones
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Understanding of Diversity and Equality Practice for Children, Families and Staff
• Awareness of Health, Hygiene and Safety procedures in the workplace

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Childcare or Health & Social Certificate
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience of working in other Early Years settings
• Awareness of Special Educational needs and requirements
• Demonstrate Excellent Verbal and Good Written skills

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate well with young children and parents
• Demonstrate Excellent Verbal and Good Written skills Able to time manage and prioritise tasks
• Able to work well in a team

Desirable criteria

• Basic Knowledge of I.T
• Knowledge, understanding of ‘Risk, Health and Safety’ in a nursery setting
• Desire to continue with professional development

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification (, 488.3)PDFKB
• Our Trust at a glance (, 153.0)PDFKB
• All Staff Networks About Us Flyer (, 304.4)PDFKB
• Guide to completing an application form (, 385.9)PDFKB

Further details / informal visits contact

NameTracey GregoryJob titleChildcare Services ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07920870801Additional information

Nursery Manager: Lorraine Brunton

Tel: [phone] ext 68451