Nursery Assistant jobs in Leicester

New Nursery opening September 2024.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a nurturing and dedicated Level 3 or above Nursery Nurse to join our team. As a Nursery Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years in a safe and stimulating environment. Your role will involve supporting children's development, ensuring their well-being, and promoting positive relationships with parents and carers.

Responsible to:

Nursery Owner / Manager / Deputy

Main Duties:

· To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)

· To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.

· Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.

· To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.

· To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.

· To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

· To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings.

· To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, cleansing of equipment, etc.

· To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophy is fulfilled.

· To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting.

· To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person

· To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.

· To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.

· To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.

· To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

· To undertake and lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-ordinator, safeguarding Officer etc.

- Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children.

Requirements:
- Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
- Sound knowledge of child development theories and best practices
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively
- A caring and compassionate nature with a genuine love for working with children

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to young children and are committed to their well-being and development, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our online portal.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nursery Nurse