Casual Nursery Assistant

Sunset Tans & Spa; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nursery in Brockenhurst is seeking a Casual Nursery Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality childcare, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, and promoting children's personal development. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature, good communication skills, and a willingness to cooperate with parents and staff. This is a casual, flexible position with competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site childcare at reduced rates

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Free secure onsite parking

Access to discounts for shopping and healthcare

Access to onsite gym and sports facilities

Weekly staff football

Qualifications

• A good level of basic English and Maths qualifications is required.
• Some experience of working with children is preferred.
• Understanding of safeguarding and good practice in relation to equality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help provide high-quality play opportunities for children.
• Adhere to Nursery policies and promote the welfare of children.
• Assist in planning educational activities and preparation of resources.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment within the nursery.

Skills

Basic English and Maths qualifications

Experience working with children

Understanding of safeguarding

Understanding of equality and diversity

Good communication skills

Caring nature

Enjoy art and craft activities

Job description

Overview

Casual Nursery Assistant role at Highwood Nursery in Brockenhurst. You will join us on a casual basis. Salary: £12.76 per hour, plus £1.85 per hour holiday uplift. We are located in the New Forest, close to the village centre. There are places for babies, toddlers and children up to the age of five years. Highwood Nursery is rated ‘Good' by Ofsted and we are on the journey to outstanding. This is an exciting time to join us. You will work as part of a team to deliver high quality standards of childcare, promote partnerships with families and ensure every child thrives in a safe and secure setting, providing sound foundations for life. The whole team is committed to providing an excellent standard of care which makes the children feel confident, secure and motivated.

The Casual Nursery Assistant Role

As our Casual Nursery Assistant, you will work within a team to provide appropriate play opportunities for the children within the setting and to assist with the day to day organisation of the College Childcare facilities.

Responsibilities As Our Casual Nursery Assistant Will Include

• To work with the rest of the team and follow relevant guidance to ensure all regulations and criteria within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) are adhered to at all times. Assist in the provision of a high quality environment that meets the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.
• To have an awareness of and adhere to all Nursery policies, health and safety and relevant legislation at all times. Share in the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children within the nursery adhering to the College's Safeguarding and Whistleblowing policies.
• To work with the team and assist in the organisation, preparation and planning of continuous provision ensuring it is of an appropriate nature relevant to individual needs of participating children. This includes the preparation of various resources, art activities, wall displays and enhanced free play etc in line with the Government guidance and framework.
• Work within the team to ensure children's personal development records, learning journeys reflect appropriate developmental targets for key children and support written documentation when necessary.
• Be aware of the high profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times.
• Work with the team to ensure all volunteers, students and other apprentices who are undertaking any placements within our setting are made to feel welcome, valued, appreciated and fully included in our staff team.
• Work within a team and assist with day-to-day operational matters, ensuring the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times. Be flexible to work in all areas of Highwood as and when required.
• Be prepared to assist with the provision of meal/snack preparation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and individual dietary needs.
• Support the team in liaising with parents to ensure appropriate communication, encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their children's care.
• Respect the confidentiality of any information received.
• Undertake such other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post, which may be reasonably allocated.

As Our Casual Nursery Assistant, You'll Ideally Have

• A good level of basic English and Maths qualifications
• Some experience of working with children
• An understanding of safeguarding
• An understanding of good practice in relation to equality and diversity
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Caring, patient and friendly nature
• Enjoy art and craft activities

Benefits You Will Receive

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates all year round
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers for DSE users
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Casual Nursery Assistant role, then please click ‘apply' now!

Closing Date: Monday 20th October

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.