Creche​/Nursery Assistant

Overview

Working as a satellite worker linked to a small nursery team, we are looking for someone who has recent experience of working in Early Years with a strong knowledge of the EYFS. You will need a Level 2 or above qualification, an excellent standard of written and spoken English and be willing to embrace our holistic and nurture‑led ethos. If you are someone who has learning through play at the heart of their practice and who will work flexibly and patiently with children who have differing and wide‑ranging understandings and experiences, then this will be the perfect job for you.

Working alongside a dedicated and experienced team and volunteers, you will contribute to all aspects of the provision including developing nurturing relationships with children and families who have English as an Additional Language (EAL). As a key person, you will be responsible for assessments and observations which include comprehensive paper‑based Learning Journeys, and will use In the Moment Planning to develop children's play, learning, experiences and language and communication on a daily basis.

The setting operates during term‑time only and your hours will be 9.30 to 2.30 Monday to Thursday, term‑time plus 2 weeks. Our setting promotes staff well‑being and continual CPD and you will be encouraged to undertake relevant training and share this with the staff team.

Level 2 or above qualification; excellent standard of written and spoken English; strong knowledge of the EYFS; experience in Early Years; willing to embrace holistic and nurture‑led ethos; ability to work flexibly and patiently with children who have differing and wide‑ranging understandings and experiences; willingness to undertake DBS and other supporting documentation.

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps yousave money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before you apply and ensure your covering letter clearly addresses how you meet the requirements of this post. Enhanced DBS will be required for the successful applicant prior to commencing employment. We recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.