Early Years Nursery Assistant - Full-Time with Training

Acorn Early Years Foundation; Sharnbrook; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payscales reviewed annually

65% childcare discount - pro rata

Generous family leave

Christmas closure

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

4 dedicated training days & dev plans

Job summary

Acorn Early Years Foundation in Sharnbrook is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join Sharnbrook Nursery. You will work in a caring, child-centred environment, supporting a holistic approach to the curriculum and day-to-day nursery operations.

The role involves helping children with their wellbeing and development, engaging in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, and collaborating closely with parents and colleagues to ensure a safe, nurturing atmosphere.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification is required for this role; training and development will be supported.
• Interest in early years and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s care, wellbeing and individual needs
• Deliver positive, high-quality interactions based on development stages
• Promote positive behaviour in line with policies and procedures
• Support rich learning experiences indoors and outdoors
• Encourage children’s independence, confidence and physical development
• Support planning in the moment
• Carry out regular observations in line with guidance
• Assist with maintaining records such as care plans, All About Me forms, medication forms and progress reviews
• Understand and support the key person approach
• Work flexibly as part of a team and adapt responsibilities as required
• Cascade relevant information to colleagues and management
• Safeguard all children at all times

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Acorn Early Years Foundation in Sharnbrook is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join Sharnbrook Nursery. You will work in a caring, child-centred environment, supporting a holistic approach to the curriculum and day-to-day nursery operations.

The role involves helping children with their wellbeing and development, engaging in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, and collaborating closely with parents and colleagues to ensure a safe, nurturing atmosphere.