Nursery Assistant

Oxford Brookes University; Exeter; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Brookes University is seeking a part-time Nursery Assistant for maternity cover in the 2-5's room. The role involves providing a safe and nurturing environment for children, assisting with activities, and collaborating with parents to support child development. Benefits include generous holiday, pension scheme, and access to university facilities.

Benefits

Up to 41 days holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme (19.2% Employer contribution)

Cycle to work scheme

Access to NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports’ facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children under 5 years is required.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting nursery nurses with care and supervision of children.
• Preparing and providing suitable activities.
• Attending to children's physical, social and emotional needs.

Skills

Experience with children under 5 years

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good standard of written and spoken English

Job description

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Part time – 26 hours per week OR 24.5 hours per week (12 month maternity cover – Sept 24 to Aug 25)

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in the 2-5’s room. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment in which the children can flourish and thrive.

No qualification is necessary for the post but experience with working with children under 5 years is required.

This post has a choice of 2 working patterns:

Either: Monday 9-3, Tuesday 9-5.30, Wednesday 9-3, Thursday 9-3 (26 hours)

Or: Monday 11.45-2.30, Tuesday 10.15-2.30, Wednesday 8.30-5.30, Thursday 8.30-2.30, Friday 11.45-2.45 (24.5 hours)

You will be:

• Assisting the nursery nurses with the care and supervision of the children

• Assisting with the preparation and provision of suitable activities

• Attending to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children, working in partnership with parents to ensure that each child reaches their potential

• Participating in on-going training.

You should have:

• Experience of working with children under 5 years

• A good standard of written and spoken English

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team

• A commitment to working in partnership with parents to provide a high standard of childcare.

Oxford Brookes is a great place to work and we really look after our staff. Benefits include up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days (this includes 13 bank holiday and concessionary days). Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports’ facilities).

For more information about the nursery please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/nursery

*Please note: the successful applicant will need to be subject to a background disclosure check (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

Interviews will take place 16th October 2024

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however, applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.