Nursery Assistant

NHS; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Nursery Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves planning engaging activities that support children's learning and development in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 2 in Childcare & Education and demonstrate strong communication skills. The organization is recognized for its supportive workplace culture and commitment to professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in the field of early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Practice Guidance.
• Experience working in a childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Basic Keyboard Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare & Education

Willingness to gain NVQ Level 3

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Little Millers Day Nursery, situated onsite at King's Mill Hospital, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and early childhood education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our nursery operates Monday to Friday, 7.30a.m-5.30p.m offering a nurturing environment where children can thrive and grow. We are committed to fostering each child's development journey, enabling them to reach their full potential.

We are seeking a NVQ Level 2 Qualified Nursery Assistant to join our passionate team. The successful candidate the ability to work effectively as part of a team along with good verbal and written communication skills. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities that support the individual learning journey of each child, while maintaining a safe and stimulating environment. We are looking for someone who is able to work flexibly during the nursery opening hours.

Apply now to join our team!

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Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, wealso care for you.

We would love you to join us.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Practice Guidance and the Statutory Framework
• Safeguarding Children policy and procedure
• Basic keyboard skills

Qualifications

• Working towards NVQ2 in Childcare & Education, or an equivalent qualification or minimum experience
• A willingness to gain NVQ 3 in Childcare & Education

Further Training

• A commitment to undergo ongoing professional development
• Basic Food Hygiene to be gained within 6 months
• Paediatric First Aid to be gained within 6 months

Experience

• Experience of working within a childcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust