Level 3 Qualified Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Assistant

Reports to: Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager

Welcome Incentives (only applicable for newly introduced staff):

• £750 welcome bonus upon successful completion of probation.
• £250 refer a friend bonus upon successful completion of probation.

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to a programme of Early Years activities with the nursery and outdoors environment to support children's learning.
• To work with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework that meet the individual needs and interests of children.
• To act as a key person to a small group of children and being the first point of contact for their families.
• To take ownership in being responsible for maintaining children's learning journals and monitoring/reporting on their developmental milestones.
• To build strong working relationships with parents and family members, alongside management and other colleagues.
• To assist with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery and assisting in ensuring the nursery is always clean and safe.
• To be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery as well as those in direct care.

Person Specification

A qualified Nursery Assistant professional (Level 3 or above) with a keen interest in developing knowledge and practice of Little Lancing's approach.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 up to Level 6 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children between the ages of 0-5.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Ideally have an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong IT skills including use of tablets.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Passionate about creating a caring and nurturing environment for children.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the nursery team.
• Resilient and demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure.
• Positive attitude to all aspects of Nursery and Forest School life.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development.

Desirable Criteria

• Possess up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene certificates or willing to attend training for this.
• Experience with or knowledge of Children's Act and OFSTED requirements.
• Live within a comfortable commuting distance from the nursery.
• Valid driving licence and access to own car due to rural location.

Employee Benefits

• Complimentary lunch for those working either side of lunchtime.
• Free parking at our on-site car parks.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to books, DVDs and magazines from the College Library.
• Support for professional CPD where this related to an individual's role.
• Flexible working is something which varies from role to role, but it is a benefit we try our very best to accommodate where possible.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support from the Employee Assistance Programme, offering a 24/7 support helpline and wellbeing tips including professional advice.
• Free tickets to College musicals, dance and drama performances.
• Staff events, Christmas parties and other opportunities to socialise and relax with colleagues in our welcoming nursery team.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website

Please send any emails to

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate's current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Nursery Manager, Jovita Opio

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lancing BN15 9QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (required)

Work Location: In person