Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery based at The James Cook University Hospital is seeking a dedicated professional to provide high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The role involves adhering to OFSTED standards, ensuring compliance with child protection procedures, and maintaining health and safety. Training is provided for new staff, promoting a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring and stimulating environment for children.
• Ensure health and well-being of children in care.
• Monitor and record children's development.

Skills

Leadership

Child Development

Education

NNEB / BTEC / NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education

GCSE English grade C

Job description

Job Description

Playdays Day Nursery is based on site at The James Cook University Hospital and is registered by OFSTED to cater for 86 children a day, from 6 weeks until school age. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing a caring and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Ensuring the health and well-being of children in our care.
• Monitoring and recording children's development and sharing information with professionals.

Main Duties

• Adhering to OFSTED Standards and Regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with child protection procedures.
• Following Trust and Nursery Policies and Procedures.
• Maintaining health and safety, including risk assessments.
• Leading in delivering quality care and education.

Additional Information

• Leadership and improvement training are provided to new staff.
• Full job description and person specification are available upon application.

Qualifications

• NNEB / BTEC / NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent.
• GCSE English grade C or equivalent.

Knowledge

• Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Safeguarding responsibilities and processes.

Additional Policies

DBS checks are required, with costs deducted from salary. The Trust promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and supporting vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza.