A rural incentive payment of £1,000 will be paid on completion of the probationary period for staff new to First Steps Childcare Group.
Do you want a fun and rewarding role that enables you to be part of a child’s early learning experience? Do you want to see children grow, flourish and develop in a job where no two days are the same? If so, you could become a Childcare Assistant at the First Steps Childcare Group.
The Childcare Assistant role:
As a Childcare Assistant working with young babies through to children ready to start school, you will share your love for learning and make a real difference in children’s development and learning journeys. Together with our dedicated team, you will be a part of ensuring the children are learning, socialising, exploring and having fun.
As a part of our amazing group of nurseries spread across West Sussex, First Steps Brinsbury is a truly enjoyable, welcoming and supportive place to work. The nursery benefits from being on Brinsbury College campus which is a fabulous rural campus, with a farm track, orchard, stream and more – so it’s not hard to see why the nursery can often boast a waiting list for childcare places!
Key Responsibilities of our Childcare Assistant:
Ensuring that the children are happy, settled and well cared for.
Being a key worker for named children and to plan for individual needs and to keep accurate records.
Working as part of a team to ensure that the children’s individual needs are met, and ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
Working as part of a team to ensure effective and appropriate communication with parents, carers, members of staff and external agencies.
Ensuring health, hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
Assisting with all activities in the nursery as requested by senior staff.
Respecting and maintain the working environment and resources.
Adhering to all First Steps operational policies and procedures.
Our ideal Childcare Assistant should have the below skills and experience:
Working in a childcare setting or have undertaken a childcare placement
Level 2/3 in Early Years, Care and Education (or equivalent)
An understanding of current Early Years regulations (including Early Years Statutory framework, EYFS Early Learning Goals, Ofsted Inspection Framework and Keeping Children Safe in Education)
The ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
Occasional evening and weekend work will be required
Closing date: 11th May 2026
The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.
We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses.
If you would like to learn more about our Childcare Assistant role, then please click ‘apply’ today!
All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks
Salary description
£26528.00 - £26914.00 per year