Job summary We are looking to recruit a full time Nursery Assistant to our team. Are you enthusiastic and not afraid to get dirty and able to get down to a child's level and encourage them to get their best from being at Nursery. The job does have some challenges but you will be working as part of a team to deliver care and education to the children. Main duties of the job Caring for children aged from 0-5 years being responsible for their care needs and their developmental needs. As a South Tees Employee you benefit from a generous Annual leave Entitlement and also other benefits are available. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants. About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Your Leadership Impact Service Improvement for Beginners After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-CP-6873734-A Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB/BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years and Education or other relevant childcare qualification GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English Desirable 12 hour Paediatric first aid qualification Knowledge Essential Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009 Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes Knowledge of Ofsted standards & regulations Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Desirable Experience of working with Early Years Foundation stage Relevant experience within a childcare setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB/BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years and Education or other relevant childcare qualification GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English Desirable 12 hour Paediatric first aid qualification Knowledge Essential Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009 Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes Knowledge of Ofsted standards & regulations Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Desirable Experience of working with Early Years Foundation stage Relevant experience within a childcare setting Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)