Nursery Assistant

Tinies; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established childcare provider in Biggleswade is seeking a passionate Nursery Assistant to join their OFSTED-rated Outstanding Pre-School. The role, Monday to Friday, involves caring for young children, delivering learning opportunities, and working collaboratively with staff and parents. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in early years childcare. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, fostering a culture of development and support for all staff.

Benefits

Continual professional development opportunities

Managerial development training

Access to wide-ranging online courses

Employee assistance program

Staff childcare discounts

Paid lunch breaks

6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Two weeks shut down at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience working within early years childcare.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Broad knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a key group of children.
• Deliver effective learning opportunities and exceptional care.
• Plan and provide effective care, teaching, and learning.
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and other professionals.

Skills

Experience in early years childcare

Commitment

Passion for childcare

Teamwork

Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding

Job description

Job description

Nursery Assistant (SG18) - Monday to Friday 7 : 15am - 4 : 30pm (term time only) - £11.50 per hour

We are currently on the look out for some passionate and dedicated expereinced nursery assistants to join this OFSTED rated Outstanding Pre-School in SG18. They pride themselves on encouraging exploration, investigation, and adventure for the children and are passionate about the children's welfare, wellbeing and development. This role is Monday - Friday, 42 weeks per year (39 weeks of term time, plus 3 weeks of school holiday activities) 7 : 15am - 4 : 30pm.

What we can offer you (benefits) :

• Salary £11.50 per hour
• Continual professional development opportunities for all employees
• Managerial development training
• Access to a directory of wide-ranging online courses
• Employee assistance program - accessing discounts and free vouchers for a variety of services and high street stores.
• Staff childcare discounts
• Paid lunch breaks
• 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, paid.
• Two weeks shut down at Christmas.
• Inspirational core values that are embedded throughout our daily practice, creating a culture where each and every member of staff has a voice.

What we need from you :

• You do not need to have a childcare qualification for this role, but you must have at least 1 years experience working within early years childcare
• Commitment
• Passion to deliver outstanding childcare
• Ability to work within a team
• Broad knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding

Your duties will include :

• Taking charge of a key group of children
• Deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps young children to develop
• Plan and provide effective care, teaching and learning.
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and / or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children
• Make accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and stages of development of the individual children.