Trust Nurseries Early Years Educator


Company:	Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Nurseries
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hove, BN3 7HY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

Butterfly Nursery, Hove and Hilltop Nursery, Brighton.

Looking for a Qualified Early Years role with real purpose?

Our hospital-based Trust Nurseries provide high-quality care and education for children aged 9 months to 5 years while their parents and carers work for the NHS, emergency services or in the local community.

By working with us, you aren’t just shaping young minds—you’re directly supporting the NHS heroes who keep our community safe.

If you are a passionate, kind and qualified practitioner, we want to hear from you.

Essential requirements

Qualifications * Early Years Qualification: (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3, or equivalent or above) * English and Maths: GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or Functional Skills Level 2). * Paediatric First Aid: A current, valid certificate (or a commitment to obtain one within the six-month probation period). * Strong knowledge of Safeguarding/Child Protection training. * Food Hygiene certificate. * Experience in an early years childcare setting 0 – 5 years, * Child Development: An understanding of how children learn and the expected milestones of physical, social, and emotional development. * The ability to observe children and record in different ways, e.g. digital platforms * Good knowledge of risk assessments, hygiene practices, and maintaining a safe environment. * Strong verbal and written skills for liaising with parents, colleagues, and external agencies * Flexible approach to changing routines or covering different rooms within a setting. * Ability to take initiative within the scope of the post. * A warm, caring nature and a genuine passion for working with young children. * To understand work-related boundaries and the ability to refer matters of importance to a senior colleague. * Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality. * An understanding of equal opportunities in relation to childcare, parents, and staff. * The job is physically demanding; practitioners must be prepared to be active and spend time outdoors in all weathers.

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