Nursery Assistant Little Owls Two Willows

Nursery Assistant – Little Owls Two Willows

Job title: Nursery Assistant
Salary: B1 £ 25,185 – £25,989
Hours: 37 hours (term time only) – 8am to 6pm shift pattern
Contract: Permanent
Location: Little Owls Two Willows

Little Owls nurseries are currently recruiting for nursery assistants. We support staff to learn and progress by offering regular training. Many of our nursery assistants move on to become managers.

As a nursery assistant based in one of our Little Owls nurseries you will be part of a great team and will deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. It is rewarding work, as well as energetic and at times challenging.

• Provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
• Observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to reports of their progress.
• Liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors.
• Support students and apprentices during placements.
• Provide interesting and appropriate educational visits for children and families, observing Health and Safety policies and making risk assessments as required.
• Take responsibility for a group of children during any building evacuation.
• Participate in and provide training and development activities as necessary to keep up to date knowledge and skills.
• Other duties as required by the Service.
• Ensure compliance with Leeds City Council policies, procedures, health and safety, equal opportunities, and anti‑oppressive practice.

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in childcare (e.g., CWDC Level 2 A Level
  
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• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Experience of working with children and/or families.
• Experience of working in a nursery or childcare environment.
• Experience of planning and organising play experiences for children.

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to safeguard and motivate children and sustain interest in play activities.
• Ability to write reports and plans to document children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Ability to observe, record and monitor children’s development as per EYFS.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to use ICT packages, including Word and Excel.
• Flexible approach to working hours with ability to change shift patterns.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and SEN principles.

• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

Apply for this job online. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Andrea Smith, Children and Family Service – Tel:  Email:

Applications received are assessed for shortlisting every two weeks. We hold interview panels regularly to fill ongoing vacancies in our nurseries. Successful applicants will be employed by LCC and may be asked to work at any of the citywide Little Owls Nurseries.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex‑offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

Ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, consider eligibility for sponsorship before applying. (Include eligibility criteria as noted.)