At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a fun and safe learning environment for children while engaging with parents and colleagues.
- Company: A nurturing nursery in Beckenham, dedicated to early years childcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy birthday off, sick days, cashback healthcare, and discounts on childcare and gym memberships.
- Other info: Join a team that values integrity, professional growth, and the wellbeing of children.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive setting.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for early years education are essential.
Key Information:
- Location: Beckenham, Bromley, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Contract Type: Part-time
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Salary: £12.71‑£12.75 gross per hour (£26,640.16‑£25,724.00 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)
Benefits:
- Birthday Off
- 6 fully paid sick days
- Cashback Healthcare Plan
- Retail Discounts
- Recognition & Reward
- 50 % Childcare Discount
- 24/7 Virtual GP Access
- 24/7 Counselling Support
- Discounted gym Membership
- Personal Financial Advisor Access
- Pension
- Discovery Learning platform Access
What You'll Need:
- Essential:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Good time management, meeting deadlines
- A commitment to working within Early Years Childcare
- Desirable:
- Previous nursery experience
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene
What You'll Be Doing:
- Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues
- Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop
- Maintain a homely environment for all children, which is clean and organised
- Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play
- Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations
- Understand and follow company Policies and Procedures
- Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm
- Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures
Other responsibilities:
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and training, parent information sessions and functions as appropriate; including marketing events and activities that may run during the evening or at the weekend
- Treat all personal and sensitive information relating to staff, children, families, visitors, nursery or the company with utmost integrity and confidentiality
- Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Nursery Assistant - Beckenham, Bromley, London employer: Kindred Nurseries
Kindred Nurseries in Goffs Oak is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment where Early Years professionals can thrive. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, team members benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative culture that values communication and teamwork. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying competitive pay and a fulfilling career path.
