Nursery Assistant (ad-hoc/bank)

Little Barn Owls Nursery & Farm School; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery group as a Bank Nursery Assistant, where your fun and energetic personality will shine! This role is vital for ensuring the smooth operation of our nurseries, supporting staff and nurturing children aged 3 months to 5 years. You'll work in a creative, Reggio Emilia-inspired environment that values child-led learning and adaptability. If you're passionate about early years education and enjoy working in a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare is preferred, especially with children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Cover staff sickness and holidays, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Contribute to the happiness and wellbeing of all children.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Childcare Qualification

Job description

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Sector: Healthcare | Function: Operations | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

The Country Mouse Nursery in Midhurst is now part of the Little Barn Owls Forest and Farm School Nursery Group. We are seeking Bank Nursery Assistants.

What does this role require?

As a bank nursery assistant, you will be fun, energetic, and not afraid of a little dirt (we are a group of Forest and Farm School Nurseries, after all!). You need to work well as part of a team and be ready to support your colleagues wherever needed. Experience in childcare is a bonus, but a willingness to enjoy spending time with children aged 3 months to 5 years is essential.

The role of the Nursery Assistant

Bank nursery assistants are vital for the smooth daily operation of our nurseries, covering staff sickness and holidays, and supporting where required. You will contribute to the happiness and wellbeing of all children. Our nurseries are predominantly child-led with an emergent curriculum, so you must be adaptable and support learning in the moment.

Important information:

• Our nurseries operate 51 weeks per year, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
• We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, colour, religious belief, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
• We are committed to safeguarding children and staff. An enhanced DBS check and suitable references are required.
• This is a zero-hours contract.

About us

Our innovative, creative, Reggio Emilia-inspired Farm and Forest Schools Nursery Group is recognized worldwide for their approach to Early Years Education. We nurture confident, caring, and curious children. We have five unique nurseries, employing professional artists to work with children in dedicated creative studios called Ateliers.

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Pay: Up to GBP 12.21 per hour

Benefits

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application questions

Why do you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role?

Experience

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Language

Fluent English (required)

Work authorization

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

In person