Nursery Assistant

3 days ago

Washington, United Kingdom Little Treasures Nursery Full time

**Overview**

**Duties**
- Assist in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that promote physical, emotional, and social development.
- Work as directed by other nursery colleagues in all nursery rooms.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to foster positive relationships.
- Participate in children's activities, indoors and outdoors alongside colleagues.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the nursery environment.
- Observe and record children's progress, sharing insights with senior staff as needed.
- Work with team members to create an inclusive atmosphere that respects diversity.
- Undertake other duties to provide a clean, safe, and healthy nursery and work place environment.

**Requirements**:

- Experience working in a childcare setting
- A background in early childhood education or related qualifications would be advantageous.
- Able to work as directed by nursery colleagues.
- Good communication and listening skills
- Have a positive approach in the work environment.
- Ability to work alongside and support a team of nursery practitioners.
- A genuine love for working with children and supporting their development.

The Nursery Assistant would be expected to work during term-time dates, Monday to Friday. In-house training, mentoring and support is offered to suitability qualified nursery assistant.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £8.60-£11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (required)
- Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/12/2024
Reference ID: LTN / NA / 2025 / dt
Expected start date: 08/12/2025

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