Looking for flexible work that makes a real difference?
Join First Steps as an Early Years Educator on a flexible bank contract, and help create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. Whether you're already experienced in childcare, looking to gain experience in early years, or seeking flexible work to fit around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you.
At First Steps, we create a safe and joyful place where every child is nurtured and inspired to grow with confidence, curiosity and pride. Our curriculum is built around our RECIPE characteristics: Resilient, Empathetic, Curious, Independent, Passionate and Educated.
As our Early Years Educator (Bank Staff), you will:
- Support children to learn, develop and thrive through play and meaningful experiences.
- Help create a safe, caring and inclusive environment.
- Work alongside experienced colleagues across our nursery settings.
- Promote children's wellbeing, confidence and development.
What we can offer you in this role:
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
- A welcoming and supportive team.
- Opportunities to gain experience and develop your skills in early years education.
- Training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a positive difference to children's lives every day.
What you will bring to the role:
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A flexible and positive approach.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
Desirable: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, although this is not essential and training opportunities may be available for suitable candidates.
Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.
- Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Emma Merriott (First Steps Director) at Emma.Merriott@chichester.ac.uk
There are no guaranteed minimum hours of work for this role. Please refer to the terms and conditions page within the job pack for further information.
Closing Date
03-11-2026
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ID
325296
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Type
Bank
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Location
Worthing, West Sussex
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Hours & Weeks
Variable Hours
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Salary Description
£15.74 per hour
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Job Function
First Steps Nursery
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Interview Process
Interview:
03/11/2026 -
Closing Date
03-11-2026
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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.
For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit our FAQs.
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. A self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations is also required for staff working in the First Steps Childcare Group or the Chichester College Sports Centre. It is an offence to apply for any of our positions 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.
In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, Human Resources may undertake online searches using Google for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. These online searches will be carried out for successful candidates.
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.