Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Educator (Level 3 Qualified)
Reports to Nursery Manager/Room Manager
Contract type Permanent / Full Time

Location: The role is based in Charlbury, Chipping Norton but very close to surrounding areas such as Witney, Woodstock and Kidlington

We can be flexible to your needs, either 40 hours over 5 days or 34 hours over 4 days

**Pay & Benefits**

Please click the link below to find out more about our wonderful benefits package. As a Real Living Wage Employer, our salary is sector leading, and we offer up to £13.50 per hour for our senior roles (dependent on qualifications and experience.) And, if that wasn’t enough, we are currently offering a £500 joining bonus

**Background**
Nära Nurseries Limited is a small group of children’s nurseries established in 2022, with the vision to build the most inclusive community of children, educators and families, united by our uncompromising values, and determination to ensure a better future for all.

Our Purpose - To provide excellence in early childhood education by nurturing the special relationship between our children, families and team.

Our Mission - To nourish the hearts, hands and minds of our children; and cherish each child’s early years as a unique and special time, which builds the foundation for future success, wellbeing and lifelong learning.

Our Values - We commit to promoting happiness, fulfilment and quality to all members of our community through a culture of kindness, respect, integrity and inclusivity.

**Safeguarding Statement**
Nära Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, families and teams. Our safer recruitment processes ensure thorough vetting of applicants. All applicants will be required to obtain a Criminal Records disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which includes checks against the barred list.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Staff must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders, which have been made against them.

Our company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

**Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**
Nära Nurseries aims to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another applicant. Our recruitment procedures are reviewed regularly to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and we will always strive to ensure that the staffing levels reflect the community it serves.

Job selection criteria are also regularly reviewed to ensure that they are essential for the effective performance of the job and therefore justified on non-discriminatory grounds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Educators take full responsibility for:

- Promoting and exemplifying the purpose, mission, vision and values of Nara

Nurseries at all times.
- Ensuring excellence in early childhood education and care, which is recognised through excellent Ofsted inspection outcomes.
- Upholding our privileged responsibility to help children experience the awe and wonder of the world in which they live, through the seven areas of learning.
- Driving exceptionally high standards, facilitating a continuous improvement culture and being a professional and enthusiastic role model.

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

**Salary**: £21,748.00-£26,676.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery

Licence/Certification:

- Level 3 or above Early Years Qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NCEducator