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Early Years Trainee

Job details
Posting date: 08 June 2025
Salary: £12.27 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 July 2025
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Happy Nurses
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

My client (nursery) in Horsham is seeking an early years trainee to work full time over 4 days 7.45am until 6pm. Please only apply if you have relevant experience in Early Years (level 2 qualification desirable but not essential)

we have positions in each room.

As an Early Years Trainee, you will support the Room Leader and Educators in providing high-quality care and education for young children while training to complete an early years qualification. Your role will involve assisting with daily routines, engaging in activities, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

You will help maintain compliance with nursery policies, Health and Safety regulations, and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, following guidelines set by the Department for Children, Schools, and Families and OFSTED.

The setting

We are an independent nursery and have numerous opportunities to foster and develop the innovative ideas of our staff.

We listen to children and encourage them to think of their own theories, the play rooms are set up in a way for children to test their hypotheses as we believe this is the best way to learn.

The nursery itself has three light and welcoming playrooms with lots of natural, open ended and reclaimed resources to explore, a large spacious garden and access to surrounding fields all of which positively impact, inspire and nurture the inquisitive mind of every child.

The applicant must be able to;

Demonstrate a keen interest in learning and developing.
Ensure high standards of health and safety and activity promote the well-being of all children
Support the nurseries vision and create an inclusive environment that promotes equal opportunities for all children
Promote positive relationships with the children and their families
Communicate and work well as part of the team
Be a positives role model to children
A sense of humour, common sense and a ‘can do’ attitude!
Masses of drive, ambition and energy!
A determined, persistent and resilient person, who approaches and overcomes challenges with a positive attitude.
Passion for forest school and outdoor learning.
As part of the Nursery team you will eligible for the following benefits:

Paid Christmas close down period
Generous holiday scheme
Paid bank holidays
Ongoing professional development, training and promotional opportunities.
Pension scheme
Uniform provided
As the Nursery is set in a rural location your own transport is advisable.

please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.

Job Types: full time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.50 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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