Nursery Assistant

Randstad Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing firm in Manchester seeks an experienced EYFS Practitioner to support the learning and development of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and relevant EYFS experience. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant experience working in an EYFS or Nursery setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and setting up the learning environment.
• Deliver play-based activities tailored to individual needs.
• Observe and document children's progress.
• Act as a Key Worker for a small group of children.

Skills

Nurturing

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years

Job description

EYFS Practitioner | Dedicated Early Years Support

Are you a nurturing and qualified EYFS Practitioner looking for a stable and fulfilling role? We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic practitioner to join our dedicated Early Years team. This is a chance to work exclusively with our youngest learners, utilizing your passion for play-based learning and early child development.

The Role

The core focus of this position is to support the learning and development of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS - ages 3-5). You will work as a key member of the team, supporting the delivery of engaging, play-based activities, observing and recording children's progress against the EYFS framework, and acting as a Key Worker for a small group of children.

What We Offer

A competitive salary is paid to the Support Staff/Practitioner scale, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This role offers a supportive team environment, regular professional development specific to the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the immense reward of supporting children during their most crucial developmental phase.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for nurturing, patient, and dedicated individuals who:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or equivalent.
• Have recent, relevant experience working in an EYFS or Nursery setting.
• Possesses strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework.
• Are excellent communicators and adept at working collaboratively with parents and staff.
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Key Responsibilities

You will assist the class teacher in planning and setting up the indoor and outdoor learning environment, deliver engaging, play-based activities tailored to individual needs, observe, and document children's progress, act as a Key Worker, and contribute to the overall smooth running of the EYFS unit.

If you are ready to use your expertise to shape the future of our youngest learners in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

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