Early Years Nursery Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

North Somerset Council; Long Ashton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive staff groups

Job summary

North Somerset Council’s Early Birds Nursery in Long Ashton seeks a nursery assistant. You will join an all-year-round setting open 8am–6pm, supporting planning and delivery of the curriculum under a Room Lead and Nursery Manager.

We value dedication, reliability and a calm, flexible approach to children and families, with opportunities for professional development and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• A competent level of understanding in English.
• Prepared to work or be working to achieve NVQ level 2 or 3 in Early Years and Care and Education.
• Some experience of direct working with children in a Care, Early Years Education and/or Play setting.
• Understanding of Child development and the needs of young children in a childcare setting.
• Awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• An understanding of children with SEND.
• Awareness of Safeguarding/Child Protection policies and procedures.
• Occasional working in the evenings and weekends
• Paediatric First Aid.
• Ability to provide a flexible and calm response to children and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver our curriculum for each session/day as part of a team.
• Be supported by a Room Lead, Deputy and Nursery Manager while developing skills.
• Contribute to planning of activities, environment, and assessments.
• Care for young children and build positive relationships with children and parents.

Skills

English level

Teamwork

Patience

Initiative

EYFS knowledge

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 in Early Years and Care and Education

Tools

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

North Somerset Council’s Early Birds Nursery in Long Ashton seeks a nursery assistant. You will join an all-year-round setting open 8am–6pm, supporting planning and delivery of the curriculum under a Room Lead and Nursery Manager.

We value dedication, reliability and a calm, flexible approach to children and families, with opportunities for professional development and a generous benefits package.