Nursery Assistant

2 weeks ago


StratforduponAvon, United Kingdom Royal Shakespeare Company Full time

**Are you committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children? Do you have energy, enthusiasm and patience to support children? Are you a great communicator with the ability to multi-task? Are you looking for part time employment in a team centred environment?**

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to help with the efficient running of our nursery mealtimes by being encouraging and promoting healthy eating. This lovely, brand-new position requires someone to work 10.30am to 2.30pm, Monday through to Friday, to assist with the preparation of lunch and tea, serving lunch and light household duties, such as some laundry.

The RSC nursery is currently operating from our site in Shottery but will be on the move in April / May to our wonderful newly refurbished premises on Waterside in Stratford Town Centre.

Reporting to the Head of Nursery, some of your duties and responsibilities will include:

- Simple food preparation, being aware of food intolerances and allergies
- Serving meals and clearing plates
- Supporting children whilst eating
- Cleaning eating area and meal preparation areas
- Laundry and light general cleaning
- Working alongside the team to ensure that the setting's philosophy is fulfilled
- Advising the Designated Safeguarding Leads of any concerns
- Ensuring good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained

The right person for this role will:

- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Enjoy working with children; patient, perceptive and responsive
- Be willing to undertake training
- Have energy and enthusiasm for supporting children
- Be a great communicator, organised and self motivated
- Be able to work Monday through to Friday between 10.30am and 2.30pm

RSC benefits and perks include:

- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time roles), rising to 28 after 3 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Subsidised car parking at Bridgeway car park
- NOW pension scheme
- Tickets - one complimentary for each production in any one season and one additional £10.00 ticket (Stratford shows)
- Cycle to work scheme and BUPA cash plan (currently under review)
- 20% discount in RSC shop, restaurant and cafes in Stratford
- Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme, providing 24-hour advice and counselling services
- Onsite Occupational Health in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Annual cost of living pay award, not contractual based upon union negotiation

This position is offered as a part-time, permanent role, working 20 hours per week (4 hours a day between 10.30am and 2.30pm) Monday through to Friday.

The Royal Shakespeare Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Please note that all employees of the Nursery are required to undergo checks with the Disclosure and Barring Services. No offer of permanent employment will be made until references have been checked.

The RSC strives for excellence, and values integrity, inclusion, ambition and innovation. We act with respect, show leadership and build resilient ways of working in all our activities.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.


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