Nursery Assistant - Maternity Cover

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Onsite nursery access

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Staff parking

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates First Steps Nursery, an NHS workplace nursery at Conquest Hospital. We seek a full-time Nursery Assistant for maternity cover, requiring NVQ Level 2 in Childcare & Education (or equivalent) and EYFS knowledge.

You will support children aged 4 months to 8 years, with flexible shifts planned four weeks in advance. Benefits include NHS pension, onsite nursery access, staff restaurants, and accommodation options.

Qualifications

• Needs NVQ Level 2 in Childcare & Education (or equivalent).
• Experience with children under 5 years preferred.
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Effective communication and flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver educational activities for children aged 4 months to 8 years in full day care.
• Maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios and follow Ofsted and NST procedures.
• Assist in setting up rooms and resources to support play and learning.
• Communicate with parents/carers about their child’s day and progress.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Effective communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare & Education

Job description

First Steps Nursery is a purpose built NHS workplace nursery for staff working for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. A brand new build has been built onsite at the Conquest Hospital and opened in January 2022. The nursery provides full day care for 56 children a day aged 4 months to 8 years.

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) & have had some work experience with children under the age of 5 years.

The successful candidate also will need to demonstrate they have 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

In addition and as requested by the children within our nursery, they would like the successful candidate to:

• be happy with a smiley face
• have lots of fun with us
• give good cuddles
• tell lots of stories (we like using lots of different props)
• do silly dances
• play lots of games with us
• play dressing up with us
• go on our outdoor adventures with us
• like to get messy!

In addition further training will be offered and the opportunity to progress with support to a level 3 qualification

To assist the Management team in providing the highest quality Childcare and Education, in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.

To look after and plan Educational Activities for the children attending the full day care services. To maintain child to staff ratios and work within and follow the Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) and Trust procedures and policies.

To plan and execute and evaluate the education / play programme appropriate to age of child within the childcare provision (registered from 4 months 8 yrs.) following the national framework for foundation stage.

Provide appropriate play opportunities and interact in a positive manner with the child/ren whilst in our care.

Assist in setting out rooms with resources and arrange furniture to enable children to access them.

Communicate effectively and with added detail to enhance child’s language and learning opportunities on one to one basis or within a group.

Communicate effectively to parents/carers and with concise detail about their child’s day ensuring good practice of shared information, which will benefit the child and parents/carers

Work within the framework of the nurseries behaviour management procedures when needing to discipline children.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust,

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