Nursery Caregiver

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Nursery Assistant to join our team at Teaching Personnel. As a key member of our nursery staff, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Child Care and Supervision: Assist in the daily care and supervision of children in the nursery, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.
• Activity Implementation: Support the implementation of age-appropriate activities and programs, promoting learning and development in a fun and engaging way.
• Environment Maintenance: Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children, adhering to health and safety regulations and nursery policies.
• Supporting Children's Needs: Help with feeding, nappy changes, and personal hygiene routines, demonstrating empathy and patience when interacting with children.
• Playtime and Outdoor Activities: Monitor and engage in playtime and outdoor activities, promoting physical activity and exploration.
• Record Keeping: Assist in maintaining records and updating children's progress reports, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other staff members to plan and organize educational and recreational activities, promoting a sense of community and teamwork.
• Parent Communication: Communicate effectively with parents, providing updates on their child's development and progress.

Requirements:

• Experience: Prior experience working in a nursery or childcare setting is preferred, with a focus on assisting with child development activities and routines.
• Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of child development principles and practices, knowledge of health and safety regulations in a nursery environment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively as part of a team, patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in working with children.

Working Conditions:

• Nursery Setting: Work in a nursery setting with young children, providing a supportive and stimulating environment.
• Hours and Schedule: Full-time hours, including some weekends or evenings as required, with a focus on providing consistent and reliable care.
• Physical Demands: Physical stamina to supervise and engage in active play with children, adhering to health and safety guidelines and proper hygiene practices.

What We Offer:

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.