A permanent nursery assistant post in the early years team at Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery, part of Inspiration Trust. The role centres on supervising children indoors and outdoors, planning and tracking their learning, and communicating sensitively with families. It is part-time, 23 hours over three days across 39 working weeks. A level 3 childcare qualification is required, though enrolment on the course is acceptable at interview, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide quality childcare and early learning that meets the needs of children and their families
- Supervise children at all times, indoors and outdoors
- Take part in planning and tracking learning outcomes, and keep the evidence
- Communicate sensitively and professionally with children and families at all times
- Make learning experiences diverse to meet individual needs, with play materials that reflect diversity
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant level 3 childcare qualification (may be enrolled and due to start the course at interview)
Experience
- Experience of working in a nursery or pre-school setting
Skills & knowledge
- Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to plan and implement it
- Good written and verbal communication
- Strong organisational skills
- Encouraging children's development and creating a friendly, purposeful environment
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
Other
- Caring, patient, imaginative and creative
- Calm under pressure and flexible
- Passion for child development
- Dedication to children's health, safety and wellbeing
Nice to have
- First aid certificate
- Food hygiene certificate
- Experience of working with children under 2
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access and mental health support
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts, and salary sacrifice options
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- Structured induction programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
