Nursery Assistant. Job in Lower Quinton Education & Training Jobs

Family First Nursery Group; Lower Quinton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery facility is seeking a Level 3 Practitioner to deliver exceptional care and education to children aged 0-5. You will be responsible for creating a nurturing environment while working closely with parents and colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and a passion for inspiring children's development. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including annual leave and discounts on nursery fees.

Benefits

Starting annual leave of 24 days

75% off nursery fees

Confidential helpline for health and wellbeing

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Onsite parking

Employee mentoring programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Level 3 Practitioner qualification required.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning experiences and planned activities.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children.
• Work in partnership with parents to achieve children's outcomes.
• Assess and report on children's progress.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Freshfields Nursery School

Permanent 40 hours per week Monday - Friday

£13.04p/h

Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata)

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.

Our beautiful home from home nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2024), offers a comforting, warm and inviting environment providing quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years. As a Nursery Practitioner, your role involves delivering exceptional care and education to children, ensuring they are in a nurturing and secure environment. You will play a vital role in fostering their development and well-being, while also maintaining clear and effective communication with both parents and colleagues. You will offer exceptional care and education to children, creating a fun and nurturing setting that inspires the children around you. We create a joyful and caring environment that encourages children to learn and grow. One day they might imagine being a pirate, and the next day, they could be a mermaid. Every day is a new adventure.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children
• Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children
• Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met
• Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development
• Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development
• To be fun, caring and friendly

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Onsite Parking
• Employee mentoring programme
• Referral programme

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Freshfields Nursery School is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.