Nursery Assistant

Where little moments make big futures. Be part of a team that helps children discover the world around them through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. You’ll work in a welcoming, supportive environment where your ideas are heard, your professional development is supported, and your work truly makes an impact.

Kiddie Capers Childcare Hailsham is a brand-new nursery designed to be a bright, welcoming space where children and staff can thrive. With places for up to 80 children aged 0–5 years, the nursery features dedicated age-specific rooms, a cosy sleep room, a sensory room, and secure outdoor spaces, including a baby garden, a forest school area, and an older children’s play area. Every detail is carefully designed to create a nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow with confidence.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will support the nursery team in providing high-quality care and early education for young children. Working alongside experienced staff, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. You will assist in following the EYFS framework to support children’s individual development and contribute to building positive relationships with families and colleagues.

More about us:

Kiddie Capers Childcare has 13 settings located across Sussex from Ardingly to the South Coast. Owned and operated by two local families, Kiddie Capers Childcare provide a truly enriching early years education, where every child’s potential is reached, and individuality is celebrated.

At Kiddie Capers we truly believe in living our values every day, our values are,

• Evolving
• Teamwork
• Positivity
• Individuality
• Lead by example
• Fun

Hours & Salary

• 30 hours, Monday-Friday (Term Time Only)
• £8.00-£12.71 per hour (depending on age)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An interest or passion for childcare/early years development
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Provide safe, high-quality care and activities that support individual and group development
• Plan and deliver creative indoor and outdoor play experiences
• Act as key person, monitoring and recording children’s progress
• Follow EYFS guidance and nursery policies
• Work closely with parents/carers
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks, promoting good nutrition and social eating
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas before and after meals
• Support children with personal care and toileting needs

• 30 days holiday, including bank holidays plus increased holiday allowance with length of service
• A 'Me Day'
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
• Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted childcare across all our sites
• Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company