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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
We are seeking minimum level 3 or higher qualified Early Years practitioners, or level 2 qualified willing to work towards a level 3.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ashley Bricknell; Nursery Manager, 01273 293980 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk%C2%A0" target="_blank">acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>
<h2>About the role</h2>Acorn nursery is a council nursery which&nbsp;was awarded outstanding in our recent inspection. We are located in Portslade, and with 5 nurseries across Brighton and Hove, we are committed to providing a high quality service for children service. We believe having a play-based approach is important and so we have an open plan design and 3 playrooms, where children are split into groups based on their age and developmental stage/. At the core of our service is our staff. We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people. You will be an integral part of the team.You will be an integral part of the team and your key tasks will be:<ul>
<li>building relationships; being an inspiration to the children; supporting attachment building; ensuring the children feel safe; planning activities; maintaining records; using the Ipad to record development, carrying out observations;&nbsp;</li>
<li>We desire the applicant to have an understanding of safeguarding procedures and should be willing promote Positive Parenting. Acorn nursery is passionate about inclusion and we work closely with outside agencies to ensure we fully support children and their families.</li>
</ul>You will be working with children from 3 months up to 4 years. You will be working alongside a team of staff to ensure we provide engaging learning experiences in a safe and caring environment, supported by a Room leader and Deputy room leader. We are looking for candidates who:<ul>
<li>promote a holistic approach to our practice and encourage practitioners to provide experiences that are creative and encourage children’s inquisitive nature to explore and learn, creating a meaningful and rich learning environment which is stimulating and well resourced encourage children’s curiosity and fascination of the world around them.</li>
<li>Can demonstrate inclusive and accessible practice,</li>
<li>are passionate about inclusion and provide experiences and opportunities to all children in our setting. We practice a non-discriminatory approach and require our staff to demonstrate inclusion in all areas of their work, celebrating diversity.</li>
<li>Be part of a key person for a group of children and building positive relationships; being a positive role model and ensuring the children&nbsp;feel safe and nurtured.</li>
</ul>Applicants must have experience of working with young children 3 month -5 years in an early year’s environment; experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families; demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities.&nbsp;We require applicants to be qualified to a minimum Level 2 in early years and childcare or equivalent.&nbsp;Our nurseries provide a full induction and training programme, and encourage professional development through day training courses, apprenticeships and higher education. We provide ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals&nbsp;Why work for a council nursery&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Work in a setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Salary above market average starting at £26,409 for a full-time post of 37 hours a week, equivalent to £13.69 per hour&nbsp;</li>
<li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Generous pension scheme&nbsp;</li>
</ul>We provide ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals. Plus the many benefits that Brighton and Hove city council employees&nbsp;receive such as discounts from local businesses, and ongoing training and professional development. There may also be opportunities for further ad-hoc hours if interested.Please read our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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Early Years Practitioner

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<h2>Job introduction</h2> Acorn Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Family Hubs. We operate five nurseries across the City and provide high quality care for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.Acorn Nursery is located in Portslade (Mile Oak). We are a purpose built nursery with 3 separate rooms supporting children’s age and developmental stage.We pride ourselves on plenty of space to play and learn both indoors and outdoor. Each room has its own separate outdoor space with access to the main large garden where children join together to climb and slide, play in the mud kitchen, enjoy the sandpit and tend to our vegetable patches or check that the worms are doing their job in our compost bins . We&nbsp;have a&nbsp;play based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff team, many who have been at Acorn for over 20 years. The team are qualified to level 3 or above or working towards a higher qualifications. Together the team share the same passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to learn, grow and develop into confident young people.For an informal discussion, please contact Ashley Bricknell, Nursery Manager on 01273 293980<h2>About the role</h2>We are looking for confident and articulate staff who can quickly develop relationships within our nursery teams and with other Early Years services. Working closely with our SENDCO's and Early Years Teachers these roles will be responsible for designing and implementing Individual Education Plans and reporting on children's progress to the team working around the child. The roles include being part of a multi- agency team who ensure these children receive the best nursery experience.&nbsp;The post will be working 18.5 hours per week. The shift pattern will be arranged with successful candidate with hours working across the week.&nbsp;You must have a relevant childcare qualification, be able to provide evidence of ongoing training relating to SEND and a sound working knowledge of the SEND code of practice as well as experience of working with children with complex additional needs: including &nbsp;Autism, speech, language and communication delay.Applicants must have experience of working with young children 3 month to 5&nbsp;years&nbsp;in an early year’s environment; experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); experience of meeting the individual needs of young babies and their families; demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities.We are looking for someone who can demonstrate excellent practice, working as part of a team and contributing to our play based learning approach. We work to maintain high standards of early learning, ensuring that activities are developmentally appropriate and are those in which children from a range of social, economic and cultural backgrounds are able to develop and grow.The role involves being a key person for a group of children; building relationships; being an inspiration to the children; supporting attachment building; ensuring the children feel safe; planning activities; maintaining records; carrying out observations.&nbsp;We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.Applicants must have:<ul>
<li>experience of working with young children in an early year’s environment</li>
<li>a fun positive attitude to work</li>
<li>experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li>
<li>passion to learn and develop</li>
<li>experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families</li>
<li>demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities</li>
<li>a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early years and childcare, or level 2 willing to work towards a level 3.</li>
<li>excellent communication skills.</li>
</ul>The role involves:<ul>
<li>being a key person for a group of children</li>
<li>building relationships</li>
<li>being an inspiration to the children</li>
<li>supporting attachment building</li>
<li>ensuring the children feel safe</li>
<li>carrying out observations</li>
<li>assessing children</li>
<li>supporting growth and development.</li>
</ul>We will provide:<ul>
<li>A setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit.</li>
<li>Salary above market average starting at £26,409 for a full-time post, This role is Pro rata to 18.5 hours a week, equivalent to £13.69 per hour</li>
<li>a full induction and training programme</li>
<li>ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals</li>
<li>the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team</li>
<li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.</li>
<li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.</li>
<li>25&nbsp;days paid holiday every year plus bank holidays, rising to 28&nbsp;days holiday after five years service.</li>
<li>Generous pension scheme</li>
<li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary.</li>
<li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides on the Volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.</li>
</ul><h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">How we create a fair and inclusive workplace</a>.Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Early Years Practitioner (SEND)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>The Governors are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and caring Midday Supervisory Assistant. &nbsp;Our ideal candidate will be reliable, have a flexible approach to working within our Lunchtime Team and be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of the children within our school.Paid weeks per year: 43.89&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date:&nbsp;Thursday 4th September 2025<h2>About the role</h2>Closing date: 10 July 2025Interview date: w/c 14 July 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kimbreckell@lourdes.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">kimbreckell@lourdes.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) &nbsp;306980Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://ourladyoflourdesprimaryschool.co.uk" target="_blank">https://ourladyoflourdesprimaryschool.co.uk</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or <a href="https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/" target="_blank">Catholic Education Website</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Midday Supervisory Assistant

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Vacancies for Early Years Practitioners at Roundabout Nursery. We are a dedicated, friendly and hardworking team. We offer a competitive salary and a generous holiday allowance. Various hours and posts available, some to work with children with Additional Needs or Disabilities.&nbsp;
For an informal discussion, please contact Deborah Taylor, Nursery Manager on 01273 294780
<h2>About the role</h2>An exciting opportunity to be part of a hardworking and child centered team as an Early Years Practitioner.At Roundabout Nursery, we offer care and early learning for children from 3 months to 5 years. We pride ourselves on being child led in our practice and engage in a lot of creative and sensory play. We have amazing gardens and use the outdoors in all weathers. Every child and family has a key person to help them feel welcome and supported. The key person is the main person to care for and understand the children’s individual interests and build secure attachments to enable them to explore the opportunities and activities the nursery offers.We pride ourselves on our staff who have a wealth of experience and who support all our children and families. We also work closely with the Health Visiting team in the Family Hub,&nbsp;and other professionals such as BHISS, speech and language therapists and social workers. We are open all year round.Applicants must be qualified to a minimum level 2 in early years and childcare; be committed to providing a high quality of care for the children; be an effective communicator; have a good understanding of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families and experience of working with young children.&nbsp;Duties include providing high quality care and activities for babies and children; creating a secure, safe and stimulating environment; working in partnership with parents and carers; being a key person for a group of children; following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and other appropriate guidance; preparing and serving drinks, snacks and meals to children - encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating; assisting children with personal care - including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and other associated welfare duties; carrying out ongoing cleaning of the nursery; working with other early years professionals for example health visitors, BHISS, speech and language therapists, service for English as an additional language; being aware of child protection issues and following the council’s child protection procedures and close monitoring of children for whom there are concerns.At Roundabout, we support all our staff with ongoing professional development and training opportunities and as a BHCC employee you will benefit from all the council employee benefits.&nbsp;For more information and to apply, please go to the council website: <a href="http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs" target="_blank">http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs</a> and search for Roundabout NurseryPlease read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

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