Job Description

About the Role


We are seeking to appoint a friendly and enthusiastic nursery assistant to provide support for children in our nursery working with children aged 1 to 3.



You will be expected to work closely with key carers to provide a stimulating curriculum appropriate to the individual child's needs. A friendly and flexible manner is therefore essential.



You will need to be committed to an inclusive approach and ideally have previous experience of working with young children. You would ideally hold a level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification.

Benefits include:

Childcare discount Staff Discount Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata) Generous Pension Scheme On-site parking Wellbeing support Social events Professional Development; opportunity to undertake Early Years Qualifications alongside working, potential for career growth, strong programme of continuous professional development through INSET days and ongoing training Working in an outstanding bespoke environment Opportunity for overtime

The Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject safer recruitment checks in line with our safeguarding policy which includes checks with past employers, online social media searches and the Disclosure and Barring Service (enhanced check). Appointment will be dependent upon further health and employment reference checks.


Job Details

Nursery Assistant

Salary range:

Grade 2 / 3 - 24,413 - 25,185 pro rata (depending on experience)

Contract:

Temporary - to cover maternity leave.

Working Pattern:

35 hours a week - hours covering 8am to 6pm pattern. Monday to Friday - All year round

Closing date:

Friday 14th November 2025

Interview date:

Applications will be considered as received. Interviews arranged for week commencing 17th November 2025.

Start Date:

January 2026



For further information please either download the job description and application forms or contact the nursery office on

01403 224430

. Please contact us if you would like to visit the nursery.

Closing date:

Friday 14th November 2025

Interview date:

Applications will be considered as received. Interviews arranged for week commencing 17th November 2025.

Start Date:

January 2026


What You Need to Succeed


For children in our nursery working with children aged 1 to 3:


You will be expected to work closely with key carers to provide a stimulating curriculum appropriate to the individual child's needs. A friendly and flexible manner is therefore essential. You will need to be committed to an inclusive approach and ideally have previous experience of working with young children. You would ideally hold a level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification.

Further Information


Horsham Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

hrassistant@horshamnursery.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01403 224430

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01218.



LOCATION

Horsham area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

14 November 2025