Nursery Assistant
Posted on 5 September 2025
* Salary £27,254 to £27,694 pro rata
* Contract Permanent
* Closing Date
Location
Tarnerland Nursery School, Brighton
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Job Summary
* Job reference
orbis/TP/387386/45554
- Positions available
3
- Working hours
34.5 hours
- Job category
Support Staff - Education
- Organisation
Brighton & Hove City Council
- Directorate
BHCC: External
Job introduction
Can you help in our meadow?
Adults are required to help children bake cakes in the mud kitchen, climb trees, play hide and seek with their friends, take turns on the monkey bars or the slides, look out to sea from the lookout post, dig and build in the sandpit and hunt for minibeasts in the grass …
Sometimes we play inside too
Tarnerland Nursery School, a not-for-profit nursery maintained by the Local Authority, is looking for another Nursery Assistant.
Essential qualification: Relevant Early Years qualifications, minimum Level 3
Hours: 34.5 hours per week, shifts between 8am and 6pm (on a stable rota of 2 long days and 3 short days), Monday - Friday
Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date: Immediate
Shortlisting, interviewing and recruitment to these posts is done on a ongoing basis.
About the role
Benefits of working at Tarnerland;
* The nursery is in the centre of the city, close to the beach and town, in a light, spacious building with extensive outdoor space including a large garden shaded by mature trees, over-looking the sea.
* We are a large experienced, professional and happy team.
* Regular supervision sessions are offered, supporting professional development and personal wellbeing and staff training takes place regularly throughout the year.
* There are dedicated times to meet new key children and their families, as well as dedicated times for planning and preparation.
* We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our community.
Staff at Tarnerland are council employees with entitlement to all of the protected working rights upheld by Brighton and Hove City council, this includes;
* A pay structure linked to national pay reviews.
* A generous pension scheme.
* Up to 27 days paid holiday per year (including Christmas and a one week summer closure) plus 8 bank holidays.
* Protected pay when sick.
* Fair policies and protocol that give clear guidance to employee and employer.
* Entitlement to local council support services e.g. pay and pension advice, occupational health, etc.
Applicants should have;
* A relevant childcare qualification.
* Experience of working with children under five in an Early Years environment.
* Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and practical experience of planning and assessing for children of this age.
* A proven work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team.
* Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
We welcome visits from prospective candidates, please contact us if you would like a tour prior to applying.
Closing date: No closing date - we are accepting applications on a rolling basis until our positions are filled.
How to apply: We recommend and prefer completed application forms to be sent directly to Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR or emailed to our office email address. To request an application pack please email: .brighton- or telephone
Website: https://www.tarnerland.brighton-
Additional information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and vetting procedures.
Company information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.