Nursery Assistant

Hoople; Hereford; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Canon Pyon Church of England Academy is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join the Pippins nursery team. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment and support children’s development through purposeful play and age-appropriate activities.

You will observe progress, assist with planning, and take responsibility for a key group of children while maintaining safeguarding standards and working closely with families and carers.

Competenze

• Experience working with children.
• Reliable and punctual with ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and safeguarding duties.
• Ability to observe and respond to children's welfare and safety.

Mansioni

• Support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage development through play and exploration.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities and meals.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Follow safeguarding, eating, sleep and supervision procedures.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Calm under pressure

Formazione

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dependable Nursery Assistant to join our friendly Early Years team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young children and committed to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which every child can learn, develop and thrive.

Working as part of the Pippins nursery team, you will support children’s all-round development through purposeful play and age-appropriate activities. You will help to create an engaging indoor and outdoor learning environment, observe and record children’s progress and, where appropriate, take responsibility for a key group of children

The role:

• Support the planning and delivery of stimulating, age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage children’s learning, independence and development through play.
• Supervise children carefully during indoor and outdoor activities and at mealtimes.
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Follow the nursery’s procedures for safeguarding, safer eating, safer sleep and the supervision of children.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience of working with children, and holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Is reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Can remain calm and professional when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.
• Is observant and alert to potential accidents, incidents or welfare concerns.
• Is flexible and willing to undertake appropriate training.
• Be subject to an enhanced DBS check

About us:

At Canon Pyon Church of England Academy, we are proud to offer a nurturing and enriching environment where every child can grow and flourish at their own pace. Nestled in beautiful rural grounds, our academy is not only a place of learning but also a sanctuary that inspires curiosity and exploration. We are committed to delivering a creative and varied curriculum that goes beyond traditional classroom learning, encouraging our pupils to reach their full potential. We are proud of our dedicated staff team who are committed to delivering the very best education for our pupils. As part of Orchard Multi-Academy Trust, we offer opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and career progression across our network of schools.

Safeguarding Statement:

Orchard Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.