Pre-School Assistant

Vision for Education - Brighton; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking an Early Years Educator (Level 3) in Haywards Heath. The role involves nurturing and stimulating children aged 2-4, fostering their academic, personal, and social growth in a Pre‑School environment. Hours vary Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and prior experience in an Early Years setting. This position offers excellent daily rates and various benefits to support your professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Essential Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Childcare or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Ability to build positive relationships with both staff and children.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and stimulate children aged 2-4.
• Foster academic, personal, and social growth.
• Work Monday to Friday between opening times of the Nursery.

Skills

Building positive relationships with staff and children

Experience in Early Years setting

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Childcare or equivalent

Job description

The School and Role

We are seeking an Early Years Educator (Level 3) to work either full time or part time in a Pre‑School in Eastbourne. You will nurture and stimulate children aged 2‑4 while fostering academic, personal, and social growth. The role works Monday to Friday, with hours varying between the opening times of the Nursery: 8 am‑3:30 pm. You will join a very hard‑working, dedicated and friendly team passionate about giving the children the start to their education by teaching them independence as well as teamwork.

Salary and Start Date

£13.68 – £14.50 (salary depends on experience and/or qualifications and will be discussed at registration)

January Start

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Childcare or equivalent (essential)
• Previous experience working in an Early Years setting
• The ability to build positive relationships with both staff and children

Benefits

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to help with your professional development
• Access to a dedicated consultant

About Us

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Rated as ‘Excellent’ by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world‑class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

Equality and Diversity

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you are an Early Years Educator who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).