Nursery Assistant

2 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom everyFAMILY Full time

Job Title:
Nursery Assistant

Job Purpose:

To assist in the planning, provision and maintenance of an emotionally secure, safe, consistent, supportive and caring environment appropriate to the individual needs of young children and their families.


Salary:
£20,860 pro rata for Part time

Contract:
Permanent

Location:
everyFAMILY

Reporting to:
Lead Practitioner

Responsible for:
Children, Students & Volunteers

Hours of work:
Full time and part time available to cover between the hours of 7:45am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. This post is all year round.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Take an active role in the day to day planning and delivery of the all-round care of the children in accordance with the Charity policies.


Duties and responsibilities include, but are not confined to the following:

1. Children
Ensure all activities within your areas are appropriately delivered, evaluated and recorded.

Ensure accurate records are maintained for all children.

Support and maintain communication throughout the Charity.

Provide a positive training placement to trainees and volunteers.

Promote and value children's experiences within an anti-discriminatory framework.

Foster respectful and warm relationships with children by taking part in activities with them.


Take an active role in arrangement of daily activities to meet the developmental needs of each individual child in your care.

Monitor and maintain records on each child's development in your Keyworker group.
Liaise with parents, other team members and professionals as appropriate.


Ensure high standards of care and encourage personal hygiene with all of the children being consistently observant of their general health and welfare.


Maintain a child centred environment, reviewing room layout, appropriate displays and play materials to ensure the environment is stimulating and attractive.

Be aware of and implement all of the Centre's Policies including Child Protection &
Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Behaviour Management.

Be responsible for all children left in your care.

2. Parents
Encourage parental involvement in every aspect of your work.


Ensure good communication between staff and parents by taking and passing on messages, answering the door/phone, explaining policies and keeping parents fully informed about their child day at the Charity.


3. Centre responsibilities
Work as a member of the team while accepting the individual responsibilities of the post.

Attend staff and other meetings as required.

Participate in fund-raising events.

Undertake training and regular appraisals as part of your personal and professional development.

Monitor the conditions of the toys and equipment in terms of health and safety and report any concerns immediately.

Work in compliance with the health and safety policy at all times.

Maintain high levels of record keeping as necessary in the course of your work e.g. accident book, register, daily diary.

Support students, trainees and volunteers under the supervision of the senior staff.


Serve meals and prepare snacks for the children, supervise mealtimes and clear away afterwards ensuring children are eating and drinking adequately.

Maintain the cleanliness of the nursery undertaking cleaning and laundry duties as required.

Undertake any other duties required in keeping with the aims of this post.

Individual Specification

Essential

  • GCSE English & maths at grade D or above
  • Experience of providing care & educational experiences for children under 5
  • Knowledge of educational, developmental and health needs of children under 5
  • Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Years & Childcare
  • Willingness to work towards the creation of a caring, safe atmosphere for all using the nursery/centre
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
  • Willingness to attend to children's physical needs
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Child Protection procedures
  • Knowledge of Equal Opportunities
  • Knowledge of needs of children with Special Educational Needs
  • Awareness of needs of children and families from Black and Other Minority Ethnic groups
  • Good organisational skills

Application information

Closing date:
Ongoing

Ideal Start date:
As soon as possible

Selection procedure

Interview date:
To be confirmed

References

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Part-time hours: 38.5 per week

Salary:
£10.42 per hour

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

School type:

  • Day nursery

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bristol, Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
  • Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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