Nursery Care & Development Assistant - Flexible Shifts

NHS Professionals Limited; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals Limited is seeking a Nursery Assistant to help develop and run a day nursery, delivering outstanding care in a safe, clean and stimulating environment.

You will work with parents, support training of trainees, attend training and plan activities for under-5s, keep up-to-date records, and act as key person for allocated children while promoting teamwork and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• First aid and child safety training required.
• Food hygiene and nursery sanitation knowledge.
• Official childcare qualifications (Level 2/3).
• Recent nursery experience within last 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide best possible care and stimulation for children in a safe, happy environment.
• Liaise with parents and encourage their involvement in nursery aims and care.
• Assist in supervising and training of students and NVQ trainees visiting the nursery.
• Attend seminars, training and exhibitions to stay informed on child care developments and personal career development.
• Assist in planning age-appropriate activities for under-5s and maintain relevant records.
• Act as key person to allocated children and keep profiles and paperwork up to date.
• Work as part of a team to provide a happy, effective working environment.
• Assist in daily domestic management of the nursery, keeping it safe, secure and clean.

Education

PFA

Food Hygiene

Level 3 in Childcare

Level 2 in Childcare

Job description

NHS Professionals Limited is seeking a Nursery Assistant to help develop and run a day nursery, delivering outstanding care in a safe, clean and stimulating environment.

You will work with parents, support training of trainees, attend training and plan activities for under-5s, keep up-to-date records, and act as key person for allocated children while promoting teamwork and high standards of care.