Overview
Saltdean Pre-School is looking for a fun, motivated, and caring practitioner to provide flexible cover for our friendly, well-established team. If you’re passionate about giving children the very best start in life, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer
* Flexible, ad-hoc hours
* A supportive & welcoming work environment
* Opportunities for professional development
* A small, nurturing setting with children at the heart of everything we do
About Us
Saltdean Pre-School is a small, friendly, and welcoming setting caring for up to 30 children aged 2–5 years. We are open term time only and between the hours of 8.10am-3.10pm, Mon-Fri. We have a well-established team and a strong focus on children’s interests, free play, and positive adult interactions. Our aim is to create a safe, happy place where every child can flourish and reach their potential. We are a charity led by a parent committee and will be moving to a new home at Saltdean Primary School in November 2025 – an exciting new chapter for our community!
About the Role
We are looking for a fun, motivated, and caring Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team as bank staff. You’ll provide flexible cover for staff absences – sometimes on a regular basis – so adaptability and reliability are key. Please note this is a bank position and hours cannot be guaranteed.
What you’ll do
* Create a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment for all children.
* Provide quality care and engaging learning opportunities tailored to individual needs.
* Support both adult-led and child-initiated activities.
* Observe children’s play, record progress, and plan next steps.
* Offer occasional 1:1 support where needed.
* Prepare and serve snacks, promoting healthy eating and sociable mealtimes.
* Follow our safeguarding, health & safety, and other policies at all times
About You
You’ll bring:
* Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (essential)
* SEN experience (desirable)
* Good understanding of the EYFS framework
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Previous experience with children aged 0–5
* Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to train)
* Flexibility, dependability, and a caring approach
* Strong communication skills and a team spirit
Benefits
* Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle
* Supportive and friendly working environment
* Opportunities for training and professional development
* The chance to make a genuine difference in children’s early learning
Please email us for more information and an application form.
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