Nursery Assistant: Nurture Young Minds, 40hrs/Week

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Deanshanger; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

65% childcare discount (pro-rata)

Generous leave

Training days

Pension scheme

Job summary

Acorn is hiring a Nursery Assistant for Deanshanger Nursery in a full-time role. You will support a holistic approach to the curriculum, helping ensure the wellbeing, development and learning of all children in your care.

You’ll work as part of a team to maintain the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. We welcome applicants who are caring, enthusiastic and reliable, with a focus on early years development.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification is required for this role; training and development will be supported.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Successful applicants must complete an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s care, wellbeing and individual needs.
• Deliver positive, high-quality interactions based on children’s stages of development.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with policy and procedures.
• Support rich learning experiences indoors and outdoors.
• Encourage children’s independence, confidence and physical development.
• Support planning in the moment.
• Carry out regular observations in line with guidance.
• Assist with maintaining records such as care plans and progress reviews.
• Understand and support the key person approach.
• Work flexibly as part of a team and adapt responsibilities as required.
• Cascade relevant information to colleagues and management.
• Safeguard all children at all times.

Skills

Care & wellbeing

Effective communication

Team player

Observation

Job description

Acorn is hiring a Nursery Assistant for Deanshanger Nursery in a full-time role. You will support a holistic approach to the curriculum, helping ensure the wellbeing, development and learning of all children in your care.

You’ll work as part of a team to maintain the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. We welcome applicants who are caring, enthusiastic and reliable, with a focus on early years development.