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Early Years - nursery school assistant
| Posting date: | 10 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,409.00 to £26,825.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | The advertised salary is for a 37 hour a week post, this post is 25 hours OR 34.5 hours per week, pro-rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tarnerland Nursery School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NA |
Summary
Can you help in our meadow?
Adults are required to help children bake cakes in the mud kitchen, climb trees, play hide and seek with their friends, take turns on the monkey bars or the slides, look out to sea from the lookout post, dig and build in the sandpit and hunt for minibeasts in the grass …
Sometimes we play inside too!
Tarnerland Nursery School, a not-for-profit nursery maintained by the Local Authority, is looking for another Nursery Assistant.
Essential qualification: Relevant Early Years qualifications, minimum Level 3
Hours: 25 hours per week, shifts are 8am to 1pm and 1pm to 6pm (on a stable rota), Monday - Friday
OR
Hours: 34.5 hours per week, shifts between 8am and 6pm (on a stable rota of 2 long days and 3 short days), Monday - Friday
Pay: £26,409 - £26,835 per annum (this is based on a 37 hour post and will be paid pro rata for 25 and 34.5 hour positions), all year round, 52 paid weeks per year
Closing date: Monday 12th May (mid-day) 2025
Interview date: Monday 19th May 2025
Benefits of working at Tarnerland;
- The nursery is in the centre of the city, close to the beach and town, in a light, spacious building with extensive outdoor space including a large garden shaded by mature trees, over-looking the sea.
- We are a large experienced, professional and happy team.
- Regular supervision sessions are offered, supporting professional development and personal wellbeing and staff training takes place regularly throughout the year.
- There are dedicated times to meet new key children and their families, as well as dedicated times for planning and preparation.
- We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our community.
Staff at Tarnerland are council employees with entitlement to all of the protected working rights upheld by Brighton and Hove City council, this includes;
- A pay structure linked to national pay reviews.
- A generous pension scheme.
- Up to 27 days paid holiday per year (including Christmas and a one week summer closure) plus 8 bank holidays.
- Protected pay when sick.
- Fair policies and protocol that give clear guidance to employee and employer.
- Entitlement to local council support services e.g. pay and pension advice, occupational health, etc.
Applicants should have;
• A relevant childcare qualification.
• Experience of working with children under five in an Early Years environment.
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and practical experience of planning and assessing for children of this age.
• A proven work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
We recommend and prefer completed application forms to be sent directly to Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR or emailed to our office email address (below).
To request an application pack please email: office@tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk or telephone 01273 658100.
We welcome visits from prospective candidates, please contact us if you would like a tour prior to applying.
Adults are required to help children bake cakes in the mud kitchen, climb trees, play hide and seek with their friends, take turns on the monkey bars or the slides, look out to sea from the lookout post, dig and build in the sandpit and hunt for minibeasts in the grass …
Sometimes we play inside too!
Tarnerland Nursery School, a not-for-profit nursery maintained by the Local Authority, is looking for another Nursery Assistant.
Essential qualification: Relevant Early Years qualifications, minimum Level 3
Hours: 25 hours per week, shifts are 8am to 1pm and 1pm to 6pm (on a stable rota), Monday - Friday
OR
Hours: 34.5 hours per week, shifts between 8am and 6pm (on a stable rota of 2 long days and 3 short days), Monday - Friday
Pay: £26,409 - £26,835 per annum (this is based on a 37 hour post and will be paid pro rata for 25 and 34.5 hour positions), all year round, 52 paid weeks per year
Closing date: Monday 12th May (mid-day) 2025
Interview date: Monday 19th May 2025
Benefits of working at Tarnerland;
- The nursery is in the centre of the city, close to the beach and town, in a light, spacious building with extensive outdoor space including a large garden shaded by mature trees, over-looking the sea.
- We are a large experienced, professional and happy team.
- Regular supervision sessions are offered, supporting professional development and personal wellbeing and staff training takes place regularly throughout the year.
- There are dedicated times to meet new key children and their families, as well as dedicated times for planning and preparation.
- We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our community.
Staff at Tarnerland are council employees with entitlement to all of the protected working rights upheld by Brighton and Hove City council, this includes;
- A pay structure linked to national pay reviews.
- A generous pension scheme.
- Up to 27 days paid holiday per year (including Christmas and a one week summer closure) plus 8 bank holidays.
- Protected pay when sick.
- Fair policies and protocol that give clear guidance to employee and employer.
- Entitlement to local council support services e.g. pay and pension advice, occupational health, etc.
Applicants should have;
• A relevant childcare qualification.
• Experience of working with children under five in an Early Years environment.
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and practical experience of planning and assessing for children of this age.
• A proven work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
We recommend and prefer completed application forms to be sent directly to Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR or emailed to our office email address (below).
To request an application pack please email: office@tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk or telephone 01273 658100.
We welcome visits from prospective candidates, please contact us if you would like a tour prior to applying.