Nursery Assistant - Lunch Cover 10.30am - 2.30pm

Hove Village Day Nurseries; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Brighton seeks dedicated individuals to provide exceptional care and education to children aged 0-5. Join a supportive team committed to professional development and creating a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare and a passion for fostering children's growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive work environment with a friendly team

Company pension scheme

Free staff lunch

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee discount

Company events

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or childcare settings preferred.
• Understanding of safeguarding regulations and legislation.
• Ability to work effectively with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5.
• Observe and assess children's development.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to support individual needs.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Previous experience in nursery or childcare

Knowledge of safeguarding regulations

Job description

Brighton - Bloomsbury on the Beach

Hove Village provides a warm, stimulating environment for children in which they feel secure, nurtured, and settled.

Qualifications:

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children
• Previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation governing childcare (e.g., Safeguarding)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment with a friendly team
• Company Pension scheme
• Free staff lunch
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee discount
• Company events
• Sick pay

Duties:

• Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
• Observe and assess children's development, identifying any areas of concern
• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development
• Ensure the nursery is clean, organized, and well-maintained at all times
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

About Hove Village Day Nursery Ltd.:

Hove Village provides a warm, stimulating environment for children in which they feel secure, nurtured, and settled. We have our own creative classes including yoga, music, dance, art, languages, and sports, all with a special Hove Village flair. The sky is the limit in terms of your future prospects, and we have an excellent in-house training programme. We are ready to welcome and support you now, so that you really enjoy each and every day here — we believe Hove Village is a very special place to work.

Little Dukes

is part of the Dukes Education family — a group of independent nurseries, schools, and colleges located throughout Europe. We are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities to children of all ages, with pedagogical approaches such as Montessori and Forest School, while allowing staff to grow and develop alongside the children and families they support.

Dukes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to undergo a successful Enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).