Nursery Assistant

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College is hiring a Nursery Assistant to support daily operations of the Nursery. Responsibilities include planning activities for children and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates are those working toward a childcare qualification with effective communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous local government pension

Free car parking

Discounts at college facilities

Qualifications

• Evidence of commitment to professional development.
• Experience of working in a Nursery or similar environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day nursery operations.
• Plan and observe children's activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Enthusiasm

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth

Salary: £24,424.82- £25,119.37 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, Full-Time, 52 Weeks per year

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!
  
  

About the role:

The Nursery Assistant will support the Nursery deputies and Nursery practitioners in ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Nursery. This role involves providing care and support for all children attending the Nursery.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee and participate in children’s activities including planning and observations.
• To assist the Nursery deputies in devising stimulating activities appropriate to ages and stages of the children and maintain children’s records.
• To assist in maintaining a clean, healthy and safe environment for the children.
• To actively participate in team meetings and discussions.
• To ensure that all children are, at all times, acting and behaving safely.
• To attend training as necessary and carry out any other duties reasonably required by the Nursery manager.
  
  

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Working towards a childcare qualification
• Evidence of commitment to professional development
• Experience of working in a Nursery or similar environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and the prevent agenda
• Enthusiasm and drive
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.