About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a friendly and enthusiastic nursery assistant to provide support for children in our nursery working with children aged 1 to 3.
You will be expected to work closely with key carers to provide a stimulating curriculum appropriate to the individual child’s needs. A friendly and flexible manner is therefore essential.
You will need to be committed to an inclusive approach and ideally have previous experience of working with young children. You would ideally hold a level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification.
Benefits
- Childcare discount
- Staff Discount Scheme
- 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata)
- Generous Pension Scheme
- On-site parking
- Wellbeing support
- Social events
- Professional Development; opportunity to undertake Early Years Qualifications alongside working, potential for career growth, strong programme of continuous professional development through INSET days and ongoing training
- Working in an outstanding bespoke environment
- Opportunity for overtime
What You Need to Succeed
- Ideally have a relevant Childcare Qualification.
- Have some experience in working with children aged 0 – 4 years.
- Have a commitment to an inclusive/holistic approach to early years provision.
- Be well organised and able to use their initiative.
- Be a good communicator.
- Be able to demonstrate good team working skills working as an integral part of a team.
- To have good organisational skills.
- To have a commitment to working flexible hours.
- Be interested in undertaking further training and joining in staff development opportunities.
Further Information
Horsham Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
The Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject safer recruitment checks in line with our safeguarding policy which includes checks with past employers, online social media searches and the Disclosure and Barring Service (enhanced check). Appointment will be dependent upon further health and employment reference checks.
Closing date
Friday 5th June 2026
Interview date
Applications will be considered as received. Interviews arranged from week commencing 1st June 2026.
Start Date
ASAP
Job Details
Nursery Assistant – Permanent
Salary range: Grade 2 / 3 – £24,413 – £25,185 pro rata (depending on experience)
35 hours a week – hours covering 8am to 6pm pattern
Monday to Friday – All year round
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