Nursery Assistant — Launch Your Childcare Career

Leeds International; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Job summary

Leeds City Council’s Little Owls nurseries are hiring a Nursery Assistant to deliver high-quality care and education to young children in a supportive team. You will observe development, contribute to progress reports, and liaise with parents, social workers and health visitors as part of a coordinated child-centred approach.

The role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, a competitive salary (£26,016–£26,847 pro rata), and opportunities for training and progression within Leeds City

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Safeguard and motivate children and sustain their interest in play.
• Ability to write reports and plans to document children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
• Observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to reports of their progress.
• Liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safeguard children

Report writing

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

Leeds City Council’s Little Owls nurseries are hiring a Nursery Assistant to deliver high-quality care and education to young children in a supportive team. You will observe development, contribute to progress reports, and liaise with parents, social workers and health visitors as part of a coordinated child-centred approach.

The role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, a competitive salary (£26,016–£26,847 pro rata), and opportunities for training and progression within Leeds City