Childcare Assistant. Job in North Heath Education & Training Jobs

Chichester College Group has an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Childcare Assistant based in Brinsbury. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £23,280.40 - £23,655.20 per annum.

The Childcare Assistant Role:

Are you a happy, supportive and fun loving individual who dreams of a job where no two days are the same? If so, you could become a Childcare Assistant at the First Steps Childcare Group.

As a part of our amazing group of nurseries spread across West Sussex, First Steps Brinsbury is a truly enjoyable, welcoming and supportive place to work. The nursery benefits from being on Brinsbury College campus which is a fabulous rural campus, with a farm track, orchard, stream and more - so it’s not hard to see why the nursery can often boast a waiting list for childcare places!

Benefits of working as a Childcare Assistant:

Benefits include competitive (above statutory) annual leave entitlement, plus wellbeing days and closure days over the Christmas period (which are not deducted from leave entitlement). First Steps Staff also get a competitive discount on First Steps Nursery fees!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the children are happy, settled and well cared for.
• Being a key worker for named children and to plan for individual needs and to keep accurate records.
• Working as part of a team to ensure that the children’s individual needs are met, and ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
• Ensuring effective communication with parents, carers, members of staff and external agencies.
• Ensuring health, hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Assisting with all activities in the nursery as requested by senior staff.
• Respecting and maintaining the working environment and resources.
• Adhering to all First Steps operational policies and procedures.

Our ideal Childcare Assistant should have:

• Level 2/3 in Early Years, Care and Education (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a childcare setting or undertaking a childcare placement
• An understanding of current Early Years regulations (including Early Years Statutory framework, EYFS Early Learning Goals, Ofsted Inspection Framework and Keeping Children Safe in Education)
• The ability to communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2025

If you would like to learn more about our Childcare Assistant role, then please click apply today!

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.