Nursery Assistant Level 3

4 days ago

Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a friendly and enthusiastic nursery assistant to support our children aged 3 to 5 in our busy Nursery School in the mornings.

As a nursery assistant, you'll play a vital role in fostering social interactions and co-operation among our children, building their language skills. You will be a positive influence, encouraging nutritious eating habits in a relaxed setting.

You will need to be committed to an inclusive approach and ideally have previous experience of working with young children and preferably holding a Level 3 EY's qualification. Food Hygiene training is desirable but full training will be given.

Benefits include:

  • Childcare discount
  • Staff Discount Scheme
  • 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

Job Details

Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (maternity cover)

Working Pattern: 8am-1pm Monday to Friday

Location: Horsham Nursery

Interview date: 19/12/2025

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on receipt

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:

  • Ideally have a relevant Childcare Qualification.
  • Have some experience in working with children aged 0 – 4 years.
  • Have a commitment to an inclusive/holistic approach to early years provision.
  • Be well organised and able to use their initiative.
  • Be a good communicator
  • Be able to demonstrate good team working skills working as an integral part of a team.
  • To have good organisational skills
  • To have a commitment to working flexible hours.
  • Be interested in undertaking further training and joining in staff development opportunities

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

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

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO01466.

LOCATION

Horsham area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

18 December 2025

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