Nursery Assistant

**Job Title**: Nursery Assistant
**PP-SRS-GRD**:S-1702-01-02-03S-1702-01 step 03 (Developmental) to Target S-03 **Location**:Lakenheath
**Vacancy Number**: 116450
**Open Date**:20 September 2024
**Close Date**:27 September 2024
**Work Hour Per Week **27
**Salary (Per Hour) **£12.48 - £16.04

NOTE: Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement

**The Starting Salary is £17,521.92 per annum**

**Main Purpose**

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Nursery Assistants at the 48th Force Support Squadron, Royal Air Force RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

This is a developmental position. You will be provided job progression training for completion of all Air Force Child Development Program Assistant Modules to reach the targeted grade of S-1702-03. The 48th Force Support Squadron based at RAF Lakenheath are looking to recruit a Child Development Assistant to assist in the planning and coordinating of an effective child development program. Pay and grade will be dependent on your current education, skill and working experience. You will provide appropriate care and instruction for the Child Development Center, working within a team to provide a variety of developmental and/or routine tasks. You will assist higher-level employees in preparing and leading a variety of educational and recreational activities for children. You will help arrange room and play materials and conducts appropriate play and learning activities.

You will also attend physical, social and educational developmental needs of children.

**Qualification requirement**:
S-1702-01: No nursery experience is required.

S-1702-02: Applicants must have 6 months experience working in a group program for youth, i.e. primary school, registered child minder, youth clubs and have completed all three Air Force Child Development Program Assistant Modules;
or

have 6 months experience and completion of a secondary vocational program in child development or related field, i.e. Preschool Playgroup Association (PPA) Course, Registered Child Minder courses, O Level/GCSE in Childcare, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) 2 or 3 in Childcare and Education.

S-1702-03: Must have 12 months experience equivalent to the S-1702-02 and completion of all Air Force Child Development

Program Assistant Modules (USAF).

or

18 months experience in early Childcare or directly related field: i.e. Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) National Diploma in Health Studies, Caring Services (Social Care), Council for Awards in Children’s Care & Education (CACHE)/National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB) Certificate in Childcare and Education, NVQ 3 in Childcare and Education.

**Knowledge and Experience Required **_**:

- **_**Applicants must demonstrate the following**:

- Requires good organizational skills
- Works well with children of various ages
- The ability to carry out/provide clear instruction in a timely manner.
- Provides relevant information received to the appropriate team members.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality in all matter ideally 6 months working experience in a group program for young children, including nursery school play group, registered child minder, preschool, kindergarten, or licensed family daycare is desired

**Other Important Information**
- Hours of work: 0630-1500/0800-1730/0900-1700. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies.
- Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.
- Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.
- May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
- Position may be coded as mission essential.
- A 6-month probationary period will be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.

**Other significant facts pertaining to this position are**:

- Must be at least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma (or UK equivalent).
- Must speak, read, and write English.
- Must successfully complete the AF orientation training program, 24 hours of annual training, and retain current First Aid and CPR certification (as applicable).
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and keep current on all required immunizations.
- Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate.
- Must successfully pass background investigation and child check.
- Must possess maturity and good judgment and like working with children/youth and their parents.
- Employee will observe US holidays.

**Benefits**
- Annual Leave + US Federal Holidays, year