Early Years Practitioner - Toybox

Clinks; Brighton; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in Brighton seeks an Early Year’s Practitioner for their Ofsted-registered pre-school. The role requires strong knowledge of early years education and safeguarding while providing a nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ level 2 and possess confidence in leading educational activities. This part-time position offers competitive pro-rata pay and emphasizes trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Experienced in early years education and childcare.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies.
• Ability to support children with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, and stimulating educational environment.
• Lead and facilitate activities for children.
• Support children in their learning and development.

Skills

Confidence in leading activities

Knowledge of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Support for key-children

Commitment to trauma-informed practice

Education

NVQ level 2 in Early Years and Education

Job description

22 Richmond Place
Brighton
Sussex
BN2 9NA
United Kingdom

BWC is seeking a n Early Year’s Practitioner to join the team at our Ofsted-registered pre-school .

The Early Years Practitioner will support the delivery of our service to provide quality childcare and education to the children that attend.

We are looking for someone that is confident in leading activities and an individual with excellent knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.

We would like someone who can offer strong support for key-children, and who’s committed to upholding our values that sustain BWC’s trauma-informed culture.

For over 45 years, Brighton Women’s Centre have been supporting women across Sussex. Part of our service is to provide high-quality early years education in Brighton in a caring and exciting learning environment, specialising in trauma-informed practice.

ToyBox provides affordable and accessible childcare to families across Brighton and Hove and works in partnership with other services to ensure the best support for the children and women that access our service.

Responsible to: Toybox Manager, Deputy Manager
Purpose of role: Supporting children in our Ofsted-registered pre-school by providing a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment both indoors and outdoors.
Salary: £9,998.35 pro rata (£22,932 FTE) Salary is annualised and paid in 12 equal instalments.
Working hours: 18 hours per week, across Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (8.30am-2.30pm) during term times only

Required qualification level: NVQ level 2 in Early Years and Education

*This post is restricted to self-identifying women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please complete an application form and equalities monitoring form and return these to [e-mail] before the deadline.

Interview dates: c. 16th July 2025

BWC is committed to inclusion and diversity and actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system and those from Black or Racially Minoritised Communities who are currently under-represented in the organisation.

*This post is restricted to self-identifying women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.