Nursery Assistant

Charles Darwin Primary School; England; Presencial; GBP 11.000 - 14.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health Plan and EAP (24/7 virtual GP &

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking at most sites

Personalised CPD and development

Structured induction programme

Probationary period benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a permanent part-time nursery assistant for a position at Charles Darwin Primary and Nursery, part of Inspiration Trust. You will provide quality childcare, supervise children, and help record learning progress.

The role is 31.5 hours per week across 39 weeks, starting January 2027. A Level 3 childcare qualification and nursery experience are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Formación

• Relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Experience of working in a nursery or pre‑school setting.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Responsabilidades

• Provide quality childcare and early learning as part of a team.
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Participate in planning and tracking learning outcomes; keep evidence.
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with children and families.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

Planning learning

Educación

Level 3 childcare qualification

Descripción del empleo

Permanent part-time nursery assistant post at Charles Darwin Primary and Nursery, one of the Inspiration Trust's schools. The work is childcare and early learning, keeping children safe and supervised at all times and recording their planning, tracking and learning. Hours are 31.5 a week over five days across 39 weeks, starting January 2027. Fit turns on a Level 3 childcare qualification and nursery experience; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide quality childcare and early learning as part of a team, meeting the needs of children and their families
• Supervise children at all times, indoors and outdoors
• Take part in planning and tracking learning outcomes, and keep the evidence
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with children and families

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

Experience

• Experience of working in a nursery or pre-school setting

Skills & knowledge

• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and ability to plan and implement it
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references

Nice to have

• First aid certificate
• Food hygiene certificate
• Experience of working with children under 2

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access and mental health support
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts and salary sacrifice options
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• Structured induction programme
• Some benefits available only after passing probation