Job summary
We are looking to recruit nursery practitioners to our Temporary Workforce Services to provide cover for Rainbows Nursery at First Steps Nursery at Conquest Hospital. The ideal candidates will have had some experience with children under the age of 5 years and a level 2 qualification in Childcare & Education (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate also will need to demonstrate they have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, be an effective communicator and show flexibility in working hours during a week so that we can continue to provide flexibility within our service.
In addition and asrequested by the children within our nursery, they would like the successful candidate to:
- Be happy with a smiley face
- Have lots of fun with us
- Give good cuddles
- Tell lots of stories (we like using lots of different props)
- Do silly dances
- Play lots of games with us
- Play dressing up with us
- Go on our outdoor adventures with us
- Like to get messy!
Main duties of the job
To assist the Management team in providing the highest quality Childcare and Education, in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
To look after and plan Educational Activities for the children attending the full day care services. To maintain child to staff ratios and work within and follow the Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) and Trust procedures and policies.
Provide appropriate play opportunities and interact in a positive manner with the child/ren whilst in our care.
Assist in setting out rooms with toys and arrange furniture to enable children to access them.
Communicate effectively and with added detail to enhance child's language and learning opportunities on one to one basis or within a group.
Communicate effectively to parents/carers and with concise detail about their child's day ensuring good practice of shared information, which will benefit the child and parents/carers
Work within the framework of the nurseries behaviour management procedures when needing to discipline children.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
08 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£12.94 an hour £12.94 + WTD
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
374-TWS/Nursery Assistant
Job locations
First Steps Nursery
East Sussex
BN21 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
First Steps Nursery
East Sussex
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
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