Are you passionate about working with young children and excited to start a career in early years education?

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic apprentice with a passion for children’s learning and development to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from experienced early years practitioners, gain hands-on experience in a nurturing environment, and work towards a recognised childcare qualification — all while earning and learning.

At Tarnerland Nursery School, we’re dedicated to providing a caring, creative and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. We’re a not-for-profit, Local Authority maintained nursery in the heart of Brighton, with a beautiful garden, a dedicated and experienced team, and a strong commitment to inclusion and lifelong learning.

The Early Years Educator apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with a training provider who is responsible for supporting you with your learning and carrying out assessments. You will receive additional support from a nominated mentor, throughout the duration of the apprenticeship which is expected to take approximately 18 months. Permanent employment as a nursery assistant at Tarnerland will be offered on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Essential qualification; Level 2 English

Hours; 34.5 hours per week
Shifts between 8am and 6pm (on a stable rota of 2 long days and 3 short days), Monday to Friday, all year round

Benefits of working at Tarnerland;

Central Brighton location — close to the beach and town, in a light, spacious building with extensive outdoor space, including a large garden shaded by mature trees overlooking the sea

A large, experienced, professional and happy team.

Dedicated time for your apprenticeship studies, as well as ongoing staff training throughout the year.

Regular supervision sessions supporting professional development and wellbeing.

A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in our community.

Employment benefits as a Brighton & Hove City Council employee.

Pay structure linked to national pay reviews and generous pension scheme.

Up to 27 days paid holiday per year (including Christmas and a one-week summer closure) plus 8 bank holidays.

Protected pay when sick.

Fair policies and protocols providing clear guidance for both employees and employer.

Access to local council support services (e.g. pay and pension advice, occupational health, etc.).

Applicants should have;

Some experience of working with children under five in an Early Years environment.

A sense of fun and a genuine enjoyment of being with young children.

A proven work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team.

How to apply;

We recommend and prefer completed application forms to be sent directly to:
Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR
or emailed to: louisecollings@tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk
To request an application pack, please email or telephone 01273 658100.

We welcome visits from prospective candidates — please contact us if you would like a tour prior to applying.

Tarnerland Nursery School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and vetting procedures.