We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Nursery Assistant to work as part of our Nursery Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and happy nursery that has excellent outside facilities and the support of Crackley Hall School.
A Level 3 qualified practitioner is desirable, but candidates qualified to Level 2 and working towards Level 3 may be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including a pension scheme and a cycle to work scheme.
Applications will be reviewed as received and the advert will be closed when we have received enough applications. Interviews will be held at Crackley Hall School.
Key duties and responsibilities
The job holder will be responsible for assisting in providing quality childcare for children and their families within the school. Assisting the Nursery Manager and Nursery Teacher.
Key Tasks
- To assist in planning and providing a caring, stimulating environment that is appropriate for individual children and enables them to reach their full potential.
- To work within the Childcare Act and Local Government guideline standards.
- To work closely with the Nursery Manager and Head of Early Years to follow the planning and deliver it in a way that enables children to learn according to the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- To establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement.
- To lead and manage a group of children, including planning and delivering adult lead activities with the group on a daily basis.
- To keep observations and assessments of children’s development in appropriate Key Person groups and to keep accurate records of the children’s achievements.
- To keep Key Person children’s files and progress forms and reports up to date and accurate.
- To set up for and tidy up after sessions, both indoors and outdoors.
- To provide a service that respects children’s life experiences and celebrates diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion.
- To work effectively as part of a team, to follow rotas and work collaboratively to respect and value each member of the team
- To work within the agreed framework of policies and procedures set out within the school.
- To support students and volunteers on placements.
- To help in the responsibility of maintaining high quality resources.
- To take part in day-to-day administration and record keeping.
- To inform the Headmaster, Head of Early Years or Nursery Manager of potential problems at all times.
- As required, assist in the toileting needs of the children.
- To assist with record keeping and filing.
- To assist with Nursery displays.
Mandatory training
- Safeguarding training
- Health & Safety induction
Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Crackley Hall application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.
