Job summary Playdays Day Nursery is based on site at The James Cook University Hospital and is registered by OFSTED the Early Years directorate to cater for 86 children a day. The age range covers children from 6 weeks until school age. The nursery is open from 6.45am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday for 52 weeks throughout the year. To provide a caring and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. To ensure the health and well being of children in our care. To actively contribute to the monitoring and recording of children's development and the sharing of information with other professionals, both internally and externally. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Supply Nursery Assistants to join our team. The job will suit someone who wants to work as and when hours and you can pick and choose when you are available this can work around you childcare arrangements or around Courses. The post may also suit newly qualified practitioners who want to gain some additional experience while looking for permanent posts. Main duties of the job To adhere to OFSTED Standards and Regulations. To ensure compliance with child protection procedures. To adhere to Trust and Nursery Policies and Procedures. To maintain the health and safety of children in our care, carrying out risk assessments when required. To take the lead in challenging and providing quality care and education. Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants. About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 328-CP-6494417-J Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road 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 Care and Education or equivalent Desirable 12 hour paediatric first aid course Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes Desirable Experience of working with the Early Years Foundation Stage Experience Essential Work placement experience within a childcare setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB /BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent Desirable 12 hour paediatric first aid course Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes Desirable Experience of working with the Early Years Foundation Stage Experience Essential Work placement 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 Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)