Early Years Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9279-26-0228 |
Summary
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To assist colleagues in creating a happy environment and encourage play, creative learning and educational activities. Support colleagues with midday mealtime, providing bottle feeds and solid foods for children of various ages. Prepare suitable foods for childrens breakfast, snack and teatime. Help with the monitoring of children to ensure that they continue to develop and achieve milestones. To ensure that each child is treated as an individual, ensuring their developmental needs are to be met. To respect the confidentiality of the nursery children, parents/carers and staff. To have a understanding of Paediatric First Aid and basic knowledge of Child Development. To carry out the post in regarding University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Equal Opportunities Policy. To be aware of Health and Safety Regulations and ensure that they are adhered to