Nursery Assistant (Level 3)

Lancing College; Lancing; À distance; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Welcome bonus £750

Refer a friend bonus £250

Free parking

Complimentary lunch

CPD support

Wellbeing support

Staff events

Résumé du poste

Lancing College's Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School in the grounds of the Lancing Estate invites applications for a Nursery Assistant. You will support Early Years activities, follow the EYFS framework, and act as key contact for families within a warm rural setting open 51 weeks a year.

We welcome applicants with Level 3+ EY qualifications, and a passion for nurturing children aged 0–5. Benefits include a welcome bonus on probation, free parking, and CPD support as part of our

Qualifications

• Qualified Nursery Assistant at Level 3 or above.
• Experience with children aged 0–5.
• Good understanding of EYFS framework.
• Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene certificates preferred.
• Strong IT skills and tablets experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to Early Years activities with nursery and outdoor environment.
• Implement the EYFS framework for individual needs.
• Act as key person for a small group and contact for families.
• Maintain learning journals and track developmental milestones.
• Build relationships with parents and staff.
• Assist with checks to keep nursery clean and safe.
• Commitment to safeguarding all children.

Connaissances

EYFS knowledge

First Aid

Safeguarding

Food Hygiene

IT skills

Health & Safety

Formation

EY qualification (Lvl3-6)

Description du poste

In September 2019, Lancing College launched a Day Nursery and Forest School which is located within the grounds of the Lancing Estate in a specially refurbished building with extensive grounds. The nursery is open from 7:30am to 6:30pm and caters for children aged 2 months to 4 years; it is open 51 weeks of the year. The ethos of Little Lancing aligns with that of Lancing College, however whilst welcome, there is no obligation/expectation that children will transfer into the Lancing College schools.

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Reports to: Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Managers

Welcome Incentives

• £750 welcome bonus upon successful completion of probation
• £250 refer a friend bonus upon successful completion of probation

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to a programme of Early Years activities with the nursery and outdoors environment to support children's learning.
• To work with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework that meet the individual needs and interests of children.
• To act as a key person to a small group of children and being the first point of contact for their families.
• To take ownership in being responsible for maintaining children's learning journals and monitoring/reporting on their developmental milestones.
• To build strong working relationships with parents and family members, alongside management and other colleagues.
• To assist with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery and assisting in ensuring the nursery is always clean and safe.
• To be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery as well as those in direct care.

Person Specification

A qualified Nursery Assistant professional (Level 3 or above) with a keen interest in developing knowledge and practice of Little Lancing's approach.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 up to Level 6 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children between the ages of 0-5.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Ideally have an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong IT skills including use of tablets.
• Working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Passionate about creating a caring and nurturing environment for children.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the nursery team.
• Resilient and demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure.
• Positive attitude to all aspects of Nursery and Forest School life.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development.
• Possess up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene certificates or willing to attend training for this.
• Experience with or knowledge of Children's Act and OFSTED requirements.
• Live within a comfortable commuting distance from the nursery.
• Valid driving licence and access to own car due to rural location.

Employee Benefits

• Complimentary lunch for those working either side of lunchtime.
• Free parking at our on-site car parks.
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to books, DVDs and magazines from the College Library.
• Support for professional CPD where this related to an individual's role.
• Flexible working is something which varies from role to role, but it is a benefit we try our very best to accommodate where possible.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support from the Employee Assistance Programme, offering a 24/7 support helpline and wellbeing tips including professional advice.
• Free tickets to College musical, dance and drama performances.
• Staff events, Christmas parties and other opportunities to socialise and relax with colleagues in our welcoming nursery team.