Nursery Worker - Level 2 Qualified in Cobham

Job Type: Part-time, Term-time only (39 weeks of the year)

Expected hours: 25 per week: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 1:30pm

Start date: Beginning of September 2026

About Us

Our Ofsted-registered nursery is located in the heart of Cobham in the community‑run Cedar Centre. We offer both government‑funded places and self‑funded places for up to 30 hours a week.

Highly Qualified, Experienced and Nurturing Nursery Team

Run by highly qualified, experienced and friendly staff, the Oasis nursery provides a range of inclusive, nurturing and fun activities, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. The team have attained additional qualifications in children’s emotional development, special educational needs and inclusivity, as well as Levels 1 & 2 of the Makaton programme which helps support and develop the children’s communication and language skills.

Indoor and Outdoor Learning Environment

We offer an inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environment to stimulate and excite the children’s curiosity. The nursery opens onto a colourful outdoor play area with a small vegetable and fruit garden enjoyed by the children. The children are encouraged to access the garden all year round.

Job Purpose

To assist with and take shared responsibility for the welfare, learning & development of children attending the nursery by working with initiative and creativity to foster an environment that encourages the children’s all‑round development. To work as a member of the team under the direction of the senior members of the team to ensure that children attending the provision receive high quality care and access to exciting and stimulating learning opportunities in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies and procedures to ensure the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework are met.
• Assist in the planning of appropriate experiences for children, in line with the nursery policies.
• Participate in planning, assessment, recording and reporting in line with the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• Take shared responsibility for standards of safety, security, hygiene and cleanliness and tidiness throughout the nursery.
• Maintain the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene in toileting, food preparation and service areas.
• Take shared responsibility for the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the setting.
• Participate in the nursery performance management review process and access any necessary training or professional development.
• Comply with all the nursery policies and procedures at all times.
• Treat all staff, children and parents with courtesy and kindness at all times.

Child protection / Safeguarding

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children at all times.
• Undertake regular Child Protection training at a level appropriate to the role, to ensure sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and strategies to protect all children at all times.
• Share information relating to special educational needs of children, in line with settings policies where appropriate.
• Apply established systems to assist with the collection of data, through observation and assessment at the request of the lead practitioner/EYFS leader, contribute and attend meetings, where appropriate, acting in the best interests of all children and families at all times.

Effective Working Relationships

• Work co-operatively with a range of professionals i.e. Ofsted, health, SALT, social workers, family support workers, Early Years service, to support and value an integrated service for all children and families, under direction of senior nursery staff.
• Demonstrate and model excellent practice at all times.
• Work in partnerships with parents, showing respect for their contribution and involve them in their child’s learning, including support for their home learning environment.
• Work flexibly and respond positively to changing service needs and carry out any other duties within the scope of the nature and grade of the post as directed by the line manager.

Other Duties

• Attend and contribute to staff meetings.
• Engage in and attend regular supervision.

Commitment to Learning Journeys and Next Stage Development

Special Requirements

This post requires an enhanced DBS and subscription to the update service which Oasis Charity Limited will undertake.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Work Qualifications

• Level 2 Childcare Qualification with a view to training towards a Level 3 in the future.
• Food Hygiene Level 2.

Skills and Abilities

• A good level literacy and numeracy.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal combined with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to work, empathise and communicate effectively with all sections of the community.

Other Requirements

• Commitment to supporting inclusive services.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Commitment to continuous personal development.

Experience

Nursery experience: at least 2 years.