Nursery Assistant: Outdoor Learning & Holistic Care

Acorn Early Years; Emberton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive payscales

65% childcare discount

Generous family leave

Christmas closure

25 days annual leave

Training days

Enhanced pension

Cycle scheme

Tech scheme

Length of Service awards

Staff events

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Emberton Nursery in Emberton, near Olney, is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join a dedicated team in a caring, child-centered setting. The role offers a holistic approach to the curriculum and supports the wellbeing, development and learning of all children in our care.

You will work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.30am–6.15pm, across our indoor and outdoor learning environments, with opportunities to support the nature kindergarten and outdoor activities for children aged 4–13

Qualifications

• No formal qualification is required for this role, as training and development will be supported.

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 policies 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 Acorn guidance
• Assist with maintaining records such as care plans, “All About Me” forms, medication forms and progress reviews (where appropriate)
• Understand and support the key person approach
• Work flexibly as part of a team, adapting responsibilities as required
• Cascade relevant information to colleagues and management
• Safeguard all children at all times

Job description

Emberton Nursery in Emberton, near Olney, is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join a dedicated team in a caring, child-centered setting. The role offers a holistic approach to the curriculum and supports the wellbeing, development and learning of all children in our care.

You will work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.30am–6.15pm, across our indoor and outdoor learning environments, with opportunities to support the nature kindergarten and outdoor activities for children aged 4–13