Early Years Trainee

Happy Nurses; Horsham; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Horsham is seeking an Early Years Trainee to support the Room Leader in providing high-quality care and education. The role includes engaging with young children, assisting with daily routines, and maintaining compliance with nursery policies. A passion for outdoor learning is desirable. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and generous benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Christmas close down period

Generous holiday scheme

Paid bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Keen interest in learning and developing in an early years setting.
• Experience or desire to work with young children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Room Leader and Educators in daily routines.
• Engage in activities ensuring a safe environment.
• Maintain compliance with nursery policies and regulations.

Skills

Interest in learning and development

Ability to promote well-being

Positive teamwork communication

Role model for children

Passion for outdoor learning

Education

Early Years Level 2 qualification (desirable)

Job description

My client (nursery) in Horsham is seeking an early years trainee to work full time over 4 days 7.45am until 6pm. Please only apply if you have relevant experience in Early Years (level 2 qualification desirable but not essential)

We have positions in each room.

As an Early Years Trainee, you will support the Room Leader and Educators in providing high-quality care and education for young children while training to complete an early years qualification. Your role will involve assisting with daily routines, engaging in activities, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

You will help maintain compliance with nursery policies, Health and Safety regulations, and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, following guidelines set by the Department for Children, Schools, and Families and OFSTED.

The setting

We are an independent nursery and have numerous opportunities to foster and develop the innovative ideas of our staff.

We listen to children and encourage them to think of their own theories, the play rooms are set up in a way for children to test their hypotheses as we believe this is the best way to learn.

The nursery itself has three light and welcoming playrooms with lots of natural, open ended and reclaimed resources to explore, a large spacious garden and access to surrounding fields all of which positively impact, inspire and nurture the inquisitive mind of every child.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a keen interest in learning and developing.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety and activity promote the well-being of all children.
• Support the nursery’s vision and create an inclusive environment that promotes equal opportunities for all children.
• Promote positive relationships with the children and their families.
• Communicate and work well as part of the team.
• Be a positive role model to children.
• A sense of humour, common sense and a ‘can do’ attitude!
• Masses of drive, ambition and energy!
• A determined, persistent and resilient person, who approaches and overcomes challenges with a positive attitude.
• Passion for forest school and outdoor learning.

Benefits

• Paid Christmas close down period
• Generous holiday scheme
• Paid bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development, training and promotional opportunities.
• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• As the Nursery is set in a rural location your own transport is advisable.

Please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.

Job Types: full time, Permanent

Pay: £11.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person