Nursery Assistant - Maternity Cover

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Full-time Nursery Assistant for up to a year of maternity leave cover. The ideal candidate must have a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Childcare & Education and relevant experience with children under 5. Key responsibilities include planning educational activities and ensuring effective communication with parents. Competitive benefits include staff development opportunities and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme enrolment

Onsite nurseries

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to work shifts planned four weeks in advance.
• Experience with children under the age of 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Look after and plan educational activities for children.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate the play programme.
• Interact positively with children and communicate effectively with parents.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Child interaction

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Childcare & Education

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Full time Nursery Assistant to join our team, for up to one year maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will need to hold a minimum NVQ level 2 in Childcare & Education (or equivalent) and have some work experience with children under the age of 5 years. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, be an effective communicator and show flexibility in working hours during a week so that we can continue to provide flexibility within our service. Shifts are given 4 weeks in advance.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 staff across multiple sites. The Care Quality Commission rated us as Good overall, with Outstanding in Caring and Effective for our services.

Responsibilities

• Look after and plan Educational Activities for children attending the full day care services, maintaining appropriate child–staff ratios and following Ofsted and Trust procedures and policies.
• Plan, execute and evaluate the education/play programme appropriate to the age of the child (registered from 6 months to 8 years) in line with the national framework for the Foundation Stage.
• Provide appropriate play opportunities and interact positively with children in our care.
• Assist in setting out rooms with toys and arrange furniture to enable children to access them.
• Communicate effectively to enhance language and learning opportunities on a one-to-one basis or within a group.
• Communicate clearly with parents/carers about their child’s day to ensure good practice of shared information.
• Work within the nursery’s behaviour management procedures when disciplining children.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Childcare & Education (or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Effective communication skills and flexibility in working hours.
• Willingness to work shifts planned four weeks in advance.

Benefits and Other Information

• A wide range of staff benefits including staff development, NHS pension scheme enrolment, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Access to an internal Occupational Health department and free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available from £50 a year.