Early Years Support Assistant

This is a **zero hours contract **designed to cover staff absence and annual leave. The shift patterns will be 08:00-18:00, 08:00-13:00 or 13:00-18:00 dependant on the needs of the nursery.

Do you need flexible working hours to work around your commitments? Do you enjoy working with children, working as part of a team and have experience of working with children 0 - 5 years? If so, we have the ideal position for you - we need flexible and reliable staff to support our settings as and when required to cover staff absences and annual leave.

**Snapdragons Broadwood** adjoins Corsham Primary School’s Broadwood Avenue setting in Rudloe and is firmly established as part of this growing community on the outskirts of the historic market town of Corsham. The nursery was designed, and purpose built alongside the school in 2009, with young children in mind. The bright, spacious rooms are furnished with natural wood furniture and resources and warmed by underfloor heating for a cosy environment. The single storey building has doors opening directly onto the wrap-around gardens and to the school fields beyond. The nursery is registered for 70 children aged 0-5 and out of school care for 4-12 years, and has a long-standing and experienced Snapdragons team who are ready to welcome and support new talent. Staff have the use of a staff car park and the nursery is walkable to local bus routes.

The perks of working for Snapdragons don’t stop at our competitive Early Years salaries. Here are some more great reasons to join the team:
**We want to improve your work/life balance**
- Work full time (40 hrs) over 4 days for our childcare practitioners
- Paid lunchbreaks (yes, you will get paid just for eating your lunch)
- Almost seven weeks of paid annual leave and an extra paid day off on your birthday
- Family friendly policies including generous childcare discounts so your own children can attend (30% minimum discount)

**We want to help you look after yourself**
- Feeling poorly? We pay enhanced company sick pay for when you can't come in to work
- Need more help? Our staff have 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
- Not sure where to begin? We have a dedicated inhouse Well-being team to help you
- Feeling hungry? There are always plenty of snacks available
- Cycle to work scheme keeps you and the environment healthy

**We want to help you progress**
- Wide ranging opportunities for training and career progression including Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT, Level 3 Early Years SENCO & Forest School
- Paid paediatric first aid training

**We want to recognise all of your hard work and dedication**
- £300 ‘Recommend a friend’ bonus and enhanced rewards for featured jobs
- Employee nominated reward scheme with real world gifts
- Free annual party to celebrate with your team

Our retention figures speak for themselves - over 51% have been with us for more than two years and over 25% have stayed for more than 10 years

**Snapdragons are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Snapdragons Nursery is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.**

**SAFEGUARDING NOTE: As this role is working in a “regulated activity” according to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate (DBS).**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Corsham, SN13 0LX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

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