Overview of The Role
We are looking for a Full Time Nursery Assistant to join our outstanding Nursery team. The Nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm. The Nursery Manager works closely with the Nursery Assistants to ensure all hours are covered. Your hours will be agreed with you in advance to suit the needs of the Nursery each week and will include some 7.30am starts and some 6.00pm finishes. The starting rate of pay is £25,758.
The annual holiday entitlement is five weeks, in addition to Public Holidays.
Our Nursery team strive to meet the individual needs of our children, giving them the social skills and confidence they need in their formative years and providing them with a sound platform for transition into school life.
This post requires someone who loves working with and caring for children, and a confident user of ICT. They must be a self-starter who is able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, and someone who would be able to help maintain high standards, good order and a happy, warm, stimulating and secure learning environment for our children.
We welcome applications from Nursery practitioners who are qualified to at least NVQ Level 2, CACHE, or equivalent, but will also consider applicants who are in the process of completing these qualifications or who wish to work towards these qualifications. It is expected that the successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of EYFS, and within a School environment is desirable. Our Nursery Assistants will work with the Nursery Manager, Pre-School Lead and team to deliver a flexible, high-quality education and care to meet the needs of the children and their families throughout the year.
Responsibilities and Main Tasks
Additional Information
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a declaration of medical fitness. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the School’s Child Protection policy may be found on the School’s website.
Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd January 2025
Please note: we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
Little Lambs Nursery (as part of Sutton Valence Preparatory School) is an equal opportunities employer.