Key Carer
| Posting date: | 25 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.80 to £14.10 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | PAYE, Referral Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Lancing, West Sussex, BN150ET |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PR-1483505_1769372664 |
Summary
Key Carer | Outstanding Early Years Setting | Lancing
Are you a qualified Early Years professional with a heart for community-led education? We are looking for a motivated Key Carer to join an inclusive nursery school in Lancing, West Sussex.
This is a permanent, full-time role offering the chance to work in a specialized, supportive environment where every child is treated as an individual.
Why Choose This Role?- Stability: full-time hours within an established team
- Specialist Exposure: Work within a setting featuring a dedicated Speech and Language Support Centre.
- Professional Growth: Access to top-tier CPD and career progression.
- Community: Be part of a vital Lancing hub that prides itself on family involvement.
As a Key Carer, you will be influential in a child's early development. Your day-to-day will include:
- Leading a Key Group: Planning, observing, and recording the progress of your assigned children.
- Creating Inspiring Spaces: Developing "fascinating environments" that spark curiosity and inquisitive minds.
- Parent Partnership: Acting as the primary liaison for families to encourage home-learning involvement.
- Collaborative Care: Working with Educational Psychologists and Health Professionals to support children with additional needs.
- EYS Level 3 Qualification
- A genuine passion for inclusive childcare.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with parents and external professionals.
- A collaborative mindset to thrive within a close-knit team.
Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? Submit your CV today to Rachael Tanner at rachael.tanner@randstad.co.uk or call 01293 527416.