Childcare Assistant

Brinsbury First Steps have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Childcare Assistant at our Brinsbury College campus. You will join us on either a part time or full time basis. In return, we will offer a competitive salary pro rata of £26,455 – £26,839.80 per annum.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities of our Childcare Assistant:

• Ensuring that the children are happy, settled and well cared for.
• To be 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 maintaining the working environment and resources.
• Adhering to all First Steps operational policies and procedures.

Our ideal Childcare Assistant should have the following skills and experience:

• Level 2/3 in Early Years, Care and Education (or equivalent).
• Working in a childcare setting or have undertaken a childcare placement.
• 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.
• Able to work in a shift pattern.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Apply now to join a fantastic team!

Closing date: 13 April 2026

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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 and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.