University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Early Years Assistant - Bank

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

BANK Early Years Assistant - NHS Workplace Nursery (Haywards Heath)

Flexible Hours, Adhoc, Temporary Working

We are looking for someone who has childcare experience and wanting the opportunity to be in a workplace that has flexibility to work around studying or home-life. A childcare qualification is desirable however experience of working with young children is essential.

Wanting to work in the NHS? Looking for a flexible and interesting role in childcare? Ofsted rated 'Good' January 2024.

The Wendy House Nursery, based in The Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath is a NHS workplace that has a team of highly professional workforce , where the needs of children come first.

This is a temporary staffing position, Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00- 18:00. Hours and Days are flexible around the needs of our service and candidates availability.

Wendy House provides care and education for up to 51 children of NHS employees.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, flexible, and passionate about the care and learning of children under the age of 5 years.

Being adaptable, with strong teamwork attributes is important for this role.

Excellent NHS Pension

Main duties of the job

Our BANK staff will be covering in all playrooms. This will provide variety and fun to each working day with the opportunity to interact with all children and staff.

This post is an unqualified position, however it is important that you have had experience working with young children with a good sense of the importance of high standards of care.

You must show flexibility and adaptability as each day can be very different but equally enjoyable and imaginative. Being able to retain information, and use initiative is a must for this post.

The role will involve spending time in the outdoor environment and providing lots of learning opportunities for children through creative and sensory play.

You will be supported by highly qualified and experienced staff .

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.08 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

279-7126391-APR25-A

Job locations

Wendy House Nursery, Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist Nursery Practitioners in creating a happy environment and encourage play, creative learning and educational activities.
Support Nursery Practitioners with midday mealtime, providing bottle feeds and solid foods for children of various ages.
Prepare suitable foods for childrens breakfast, snack and teatime.
Help with the monitoring of children to ensure that they continue to develop and achieve milestones.
To ensure that each child is treated as an individual, ensuring their developmental needs are to be met.
To respect the confidentiality of the nursery children, parents/carers and staff.
To have a understanding of Paediatric First Aid and basic knowledge of Child Development.
To carry out the post in regarding University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.
To be aware of Health and Safety Regulations and ensure that they are adhered to

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist Nursery Practitioners in creating a happy environment and encourage play, creative learning and educational activities.
Support Nursery Practitioners with midday mealtime, providing bottle feeds and solid foods for children of various ages.
Prepare suitable foods for childrens breakfast, snack and teatime.
Help with the monitoring of children to ensure that they continue to develop and achieve milestones.
To ensure that each child is treated as an individual, ensuring their developmental needs are to be met.
To respect the confidentiality of the nursery children, parents/carers and staff.
To have a understanding of Paediatric First Aid and basic knowledge of Child Development.
To carry out the post in regarding University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.
To be aware of Health and Safety Regulations and ensure that they are adhered to

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working with children of Primary school age an under
Experience with Toddlers and Babies (Under 5yrs)
Experience with Parent Partnership Working
Experience working within a Team environment
Knowledge of Early Years Milestones
Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection
Understanding of Diversity and Equality Practice for Children, Families and Staff
Awareness of Health, Hygiene and Safety procedures in the workplace

Desirable

NVQ Childcare or Health & Social Certificate
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience of working in other Early Years settings
Awareness of Special Educational needs and requirements
Demonstrate Excellent Verbal and Good Written skills

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate well with young children and parents
Demonstrate Excellent Verbal and Good Written skills Able to time manage and prioritise tasks
Able to work well in a team

Desirable

Basic Knowledge of I.T
Knowledge, understanding of 'Risk, Health and Safety' in a nursery setting
Desire to continue with professional development

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working with children of Primary school age an under
Experience with Toddlers and Babies (Under 5yrs)
Experience with Parent Partnership Working
Experience working within a Team environment
Knowledge of Early Years Milestones
Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection
Understanding of Diversity and Equality Practice for Children, Families and Staff
Awareness of Health, Hygiene and Safety procedures in the workplace

Desirable

NVQ Childcare or Health & Social Certificate
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience of working in other Early Years settings
Awareness of Special Educational needs and requirements
Demonstrate Excellent Verbal and Good Written skills

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate well with young children and parents
Demonstrate Excellent Verbal and Good Written skills Able to time manage and prioritise tasks
Able to work well in a team

Desirable

Basic Knowledge of I.T
Knowledge, understanding of 'Risk, Health and Safety' in a nursery setting
Desire to continue with professional development

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Wendy House Nursery, Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Wendy House Nursery, Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)