Trainee Nursery Practitioner

Trainee Nursery Practitioner - Brighton x 2

For this post we require you to hold English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above. We will enrol you on a Level 3 Childcare training course which should be completed in 12 months and alongside this your working hours will be 32.5hours per week to enable you to have time away from work to complete your training

Here are some of the reasons we believe Young Sussex is a great place to be

Family-run business with staff well-being as a top priority

Outstanding gradings in our most recent Ofsted Inspections

Many long-standing staff with over 130 years of experience at Young Sussex, within the Management team alone, enabling a secure and knowledgeable environment

Competitive salary reviewed annually

Career progression is encouraged with many opportunities for growth across our three nurseries

In-house and external training (including levels 3, 4, and 5 in childcare as well as paediatric first aid, child protection, and manual handling training)

Birthday gift voucher

Team building including summer outing + staff Christmas party

Long service bonuses (£200 to £800 given every 2 years)

Increased holiday based on length of service (up to 33 days)

Flexible nursery care for your child including half price rates

Refer a friend scheme (£200 paid for each friend employed)

360 degree feedback for reviews and appraisals

About Us

Family-run for over 30 years, Young Sussex Nurseries provide a stimulating and nurturing place for children to learn, develop and have fun. We recognise that happy, skilled staff are fundamental to excellent care and so we do all that we can to support, train, and retain our staff. Young Sussex provides a professional, caring, and friendly environment with lots of opportunities for personal growth.

Personal Qualities

We Look For In Candidates

Organisational skills

Effective communication, both verbal and written

The ability to work independently

Experience of working in a team

Reliability

You should be able to support the Nursery Practitioners by creating a stimulating and exciting environment in your room.

Duties

The role will involve assisting in delivering learning opportunities that meet children's individual needs, in a safe and stimulating environment; assisting the team to plan, prepare and review activities; working in partnership with our parents, and implementing all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery (please request a full job description for more detailed information).

You will be enrolled on a level 3 childcare training programme using our training provider. Ideally we require applicants to hold grade C or 4 and above (pass rate) in their GCSE (or equivalent) maths and english as this will be required to be able to enrol on the level 3 childcare training programme. We will provide high levels of support including mentoring and observation assessments with the training provider. Paediatric first aid and Safeguarding training will be given as part of the training programme.

Safeguarding Statement

Young Sussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, 32.5hrs per week

Job Types

Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay

£8.00-£12.21 per hour

Benefits

Childcare

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Flexitime

Store discount