Early Years Assistant – 12 hrs/week in Nursery

Dorset Council; Wilton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a caring Childcare Assistant to join our friendly school-based nursery team. This part-time role is 12 hours per week, with shifts on Monday and Tuesday from 8:40am to 3:10pm, including a lunch break.

You will help create a safe, welcoming environment, support children's learning and wellbeing in line with the EYFS, assist with daily routines and work as part of a dedicated Early Years team, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Caring, patient and supportive demeanor.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Maintains a safe, welcoming and engaging nursery environment.
• Supports learning and welfare in line with EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for children.
• Support children's learning and wellbeing.
• Assist with daily routines in the nursery setting.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality early years provision.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Enthusiasm for children

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking a caring Childcare Assistant to join our friendly school-based nursery team. This part-time role is 12 hours per week, with shifts on Monday and Tuesday from 8:40am to 3:10pm, including a lunch break.

You will help create a safe, welcoming environment, support children's learning and wellbeing in line with the EYFS, assist with daily routines and work as part of a dedicated Early Years team, with opportunities for professional development.