Part-Time Early Years Nursery Assistant

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive ethos

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Job summary

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care and play-based EYFS learning for children aged 2 to 5, in both Nursery and Extended Day Care.

The successful candidate will be warm, engaging, with Level 2/3 EYFS qualifications (or working towards), strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting childrens development.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or working towards.
• Previous experience working with young children in an early year setting.
• Be warm, caring, and engaging.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• Be passionate about supporting childrens progress and development.
• Be committed to the schools high standards of learning and pastoral care.
• Enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivery of play-based EYFS activities for individual children and small groups under the Nursery Manager.
• Create and maintain a safe, caring, inclusive and stimulating environment indoors and outdoors.
• Observe and assess childrens progress and share this with parents/carers.
• Be the key person for individual children within Nursery, leading on education and care.
• Assist with personal care and health needs, including administering medication per school policy.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, therapists and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for every child.

Skills

Experience with young children

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

EYFS knowledge

Caring & warm

CPD commitment

DBS check

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care and play-based EYFS learning for children aged 2 to 5, in both Nursery and Extended Day Care.

The successful candidate will be warm, engaging, with Level 2/3 EYFS qualifications (or working towards), strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting childrens development.