Early Years Assistant - Bank

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated and flexible Early Years Assistant for their NHS Workplace Nursery. This temporary role offers the chance to work with children under 5, providing care and educational support in a nurturing environment. The position allows for flexible hours, making it ideal for those balancing studies or home life. Join a dedicated team where your passion for childcare can shine, and contribute to a workplace that values diversity and employee well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive community and make a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Excellent NHS Pension

Flexible working hours

Supportive working environment

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children is essential.
• A childcare qualification is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a happy environment for children.
• Support mealtime activities and monitor children's development.
• Ensure confidentiality and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Paediatric First Aid knowledge

Understanding of Child Development

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

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Job Summary

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

Flexible Hours, Adhoc, Temporary Working

We are looking for someone who has childcare experience and wants 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.

Ofsted rated 'Good' January 2024.

The Wendy House Nursery, based in The Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, is an 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

Main duties of the job

• 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 met.
• To respect the confidentiality of the nursery children, parents/carers, and staff.
• To have an understanding of Paediatric First Aid and basic knowledge of Child Development.
• To carry out the post in accordance with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To be aware of Health and Safety Regulations and ensure that they are adhered to.

About Us

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.

Date posted: 10 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £12.08 an hour

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number: 279-7126391-APR25

Job locations: Wendy House Nursery, Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX