Early years educator Work, Jobs in Wych Cross (with Salaries)

Individual Needs Assistant - FTC one year initially
Cumnor House Sussex —Haywards Heath
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Nursery Practitioner
Windmill Day Nursery —East Grinstead
- From £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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8d
Nursery Deputy Manager
Windmill Day Nursery —East Grinstead
- From £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
- Employee discount
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6d
Early Years Practitioner
Bunny Run Childcare Centre Limited —Hailsham
- £30,264 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Working with children
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Early Years Educator
iStep Learning —Burgess Hill
- £28,392 - £31,804 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Nursery Practitioner
cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-school —Balcombe
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Nursery Bank Staff
Windmill Day Nursery —East Grinstead
- £13.15 - £13.35 an hour
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Third In Charge Nursery Practitioner
iStep Learning —Burgess Hill
- From £34,071 a year
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Wraparound Care Setting Manager (Early Years Qualified)
Camp Glide —Horley
- £16 - £22 an hour
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Free parking
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Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Tiny Tigers Day Nursery Ltd —East Grinstead
- £33,930 - £35,100 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
The Nursery Family —Burgess Hill
- £13.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Employee discount
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8d
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Busy Bees —East Grinstead
- £14.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Deputy Nursery Manager (New Nursery Opening September 2026)
iStep Learning —Crawley
- From £36,317 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Employee discount
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Nursery Room Leader Baby Room - Paid travel to and from work considered!
Pennies Day Nursery —Mark Cross
- From £14.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Early Years Trainer
The Opportunity Provider —Horsham
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Google Suite
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Apprentice Educator
Busy Bees —East Grinstead
- £11.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Nursery Lunch Cover
Pennies at Mark Cross —Crowborough
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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6d
Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist
Busy Bees —East Grinstead
- £14.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Early Years Educator
Home from Home Nursery Limited —Hove
- £28,392 - £31,804 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Early Years Practitioner - Baby room
Rabbit Patch Day Nursery —Horsham
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply

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Individual Needs Assistant - FTC one year initially

Cumnor House Sussex -
Haywards Heath

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Job details

Part-time | Fixed term contract

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

GCSE
Special education
Working with children
German

Full job description

Purpose of the role: To work as part of the Prep School team, under the guidance of the SENCo, supporting the learning and pastoral care of an autistic child who requires dedicated pastoral and emotional support. You will be working in close liaison with the Year 3 team, the school’s pastoral team, the family and other professionals.

Pastoral support:

Through careful planning and consideration of the school environment, create a sense of safety and belonging for an individual child
Help develop the child’s understanding of how they are experiencing school and work alongside them to develop skills to manage feelings of anxiety or sensory overwhelm
Work to support the child to develop executive function skills
Support the child to develop friendships and interactions with their peers
Provide flexible, responsive support in response to the child’s needs
Participate in positive behaviour support and, where appropriately trained, implement approved physical intervention strategies in accordance with school policy
Maintain accurate records of interventions, observations and support provided, in accordance with school procedures

Teaching support:

Support the child so that they’re able to be included within all aspects of school, with direction and/or guidance from SENCo, LED, teachers, specialists or parents, as appropriate
Ensure that access to the curriculum is achieved through a thorough understanding of the child’s learning, communication, social and emotional needs
Support the child in ensuring academic stretch in line with his high-attaining cognitive profile
Support the attainment of educational targets and progression
In liaison with subject teachers, and where necessary, work with the child on an individual basis to teach curriculum content in order to facilitate an appropriate timetable
Help develop greater skills for independence in learning across the wider curriculum
Communicate with the Class and Subject Teachers as appropriate throughout the day to ensure a ‘team’ approach to care
Contribute to communication with parents, under the direction of the SENCo and class teacher

Classroom support:

Work with class teachers to ensure that teaching environment is adapted where possible to meet child’s needs
Endeavour to ensure the children in the class are unaware of the individualised nature of the support
Assist the child in managing the day as independently as possible as they move around the school

Supervision of pupils:

Assist with classroom supervision in accordance with the school’s policies
Adhere to the school’s behaviour policy, liaising with the Pastoral team/SENCo around any behaviour concerns relating to the individual child, or any other child
If required, help supervise pupils within the child’s cohort in the playground
If required, assist with lunch duties and monitor/guide behaviour and social interaction at lunchtime
Join other staff and groups of pupils on agreed off-site activities and educational visits involving the individual child
Support and assist the individual child in learning how to manage any social, emotional or physical challenges they may face

Training:

Attend inset training and other whole-school training on educational matters, child protection and safeguarding or other subjects as prescribed by the school
Attend whole-school staff meetings as requested by the Senior Leadership Team
Participate in any arrangements for appraisal of your performance
Maintain your own safeguarding training and other training relevant to your role, via the TES website and/or INSET

General:

Undertake other such duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may reasonably be required by the SENCo or Class teacher
Attend school before term starts and after term finishes, making necessary preparations as required and to attend relevant and whole-school INSET

Whole-School Safeguarding Responsibilities include:

Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children
Foster a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection
Provide a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to
Play a key role in the prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm
When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, act in the best interests of the pupil
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional behaviour at all times

Personal Qualities, Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

A minimum of Maths and English at GCSE grade C (now 4-5) or equivalent
Experience of working with children (in any setting)
Adaptable and flexible
Have a caring and positive nature
Prompt and reliable
Be creative, energetic and supportive
Calm under pressure
Effective listening skills
Ability to encourage, reassure and nurture
A calm, courteous and approachable manner
Ability to help make school life enjoyable and satisfying
Integrity, honesty and a professional manner
Ability to empathise with the ethos of the School
Excellent collaboration skills, flexibility, good humour and empathy
Commitment to participating fully in the life of a busy and sociable School

Desirable:

Have experience of working with neurodivergent children, young people or adults (specialist training along with ongoing support and advice will be provided)
Experience of using ICT in communications, assessment and planning
All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

Terms & conditions

This post is linked to a specific child with learning needs and will continue while the needs of the child continue.

The working hours and days of the Individual Needs Assistant will be arranged and agreed between the post-holder and the Bursar/SENCo in response to the needs of the child, and will be defined in an Offer letter.

Holidays, Remuneration and Benefits

Cumnor is in a position to offer an outstanding remuneration package, in line with experience and qualifications, and this will be discussed at interview.
Generous contributory pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Complimentary dining and refreshments available all-day during term time
Free use of swimming pool at specified times
Occupational sick pay scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

Application Process and Safeguarding:

To apply, please complete our application form (which can be found on our website) and submit it with a covering letter to [email protected] by 31st July 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

If you would like to make enquiries, please call Karen German on 01825 790347.

Cumnor House Sussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory safeguarding interview and pre-employment references, verification of ID, medical fitness and relevant qualifications, and other security checks including Overseas and Teachers Barred lists.

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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