Nursery Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and a strong understanding of early childhood education principles. This role involves supporting the nursery staff in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years. The Nursery Assistant will play a vital role in fostering children's development through engaging activities and effective communication with both children and parents.

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Provide a positive practice role model.
• Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment, and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Prepare and supervise activities.
• Always supervise and support children.
• Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors.
• Ensure that all children are kept safe.
• Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers.
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained
• Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager.

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is essential.
• A background in early childhood education or relevant qualifications would be advantageous.
• Strong management and leadership skills to assist in guiding less experienced staff.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• A genuine passion for childcare and the ability to build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Driving licence preferred to facilitate transportation if required for outings or events.
• Ability to work as part of a team while also being self‑motivated. We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to providing high-quality care and education for young children. If you are looking to make a positive impact on children's lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

• Paediatric First Aid
• Basic Safeguarding

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.

These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.

Reference

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay:
From £25,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:

In person