Bank / Flexible Childcare Assistant Opportunities at Chichester College Group
Overview
First Steps Childcare operates nurseries in Chichester, Brinsbury and Worthing. We offer a variable hours role with a pay rate of £14.49 per hour and no guaranteed minimum hours. The setting is open 51 weeks a year, from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm, closed only for Bank Holidays and the Christmas/New Year period.
Responsibilities
* Provide ad‑hoc cover for staff absence, holiday and breaks to support staff ratios and deliver child care.
* Support the day‑to‑day care of children and assist the team with routine activities.
* Organise and implement activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) appropriate to each age group.
* Maintain a warm and bubbly team environment and contribute to a positive nursery experience.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Excellent communication skills and a polite, patient, polite and friendly approach to children.
* A strong team player who supports colleagues and helps with everyday nursery duties.
* Experience or interest in early childhood education is desirable but not essential.
* Availability for variable hours and willingness to cover all nursery open days.
Application Process
Suitable candidates will be invited to interview. Prior to the closing date we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Closing date: 24 November 2025
Interview date: To be announced.
To apply, you must upload a CV before beginning the online application form. Your CV will be used to auto‑populate the form; please ensure it is formatted without columns or tables for best results.
Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers; the application form must be fully completed.
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