Nursery Assistant

We’re looking for a part time Unqualified Nursery Assistant to work 25 hours per week at our Hassocks setting. The hours required are 12:00-17:00 Monday-Friday., * Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment

• Organise activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourage creativity development, co-ordination, independence, self-expression and learning through play

• Participate in the keyperson system and be responsible for a group of children, and monitor, assess and record and report on children’s development and progress

• Follow the appropriate guidance and frameworks for younger children, e.g. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Work in partnership with parents and carers, following the nursery’s policy.

• Prepare and serve food, milk, drinks and snacks to children

• To actively promote positive behaviour in all areas relating to food, nutrition and eating encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating

• To prepare areas for eating, ensuring they meet high standards of cleanliness. To mop up and wipe spillage from floor surfaces or meal tables as and when necessary, and to ensure that dining areas are left in a clean and tidy condition

• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and other associated welfare duties

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• An interest or passion for childcare/early years development

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Childcare

• Company events

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking, Key benefits:

• Attendance bonus paid monthly.

• Amazing discounts across retail, leisure and utilities

• Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives

• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme

• Your Birthday off after 1 years’ service

• Sick Pay

• Increased holiday allowance with length of service

• Discounted childcare across all our sites

• Free parking on site

• Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company

• Opportunities to study and gain qualifications through us

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £6.40-£11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare

• Company events

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends

Kiddie Capers Childcare

Windmill Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LJ

Permanent, Part-time