Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner - Winchester, Hampshire
Flexible hours available (up to 40 hours per week)
Salary up to £26,097 FTE
Bonus of £500 after one year's service
Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Childcare required
Our client is a mixed all-through school, situated close to Winchester city centre. Their Day Nursery is a modern, purpose-built nursery within the School campus, with lots of outdoor space.
They adore working with these little ones, their wonderful families and a lovely team of colleagues. Are you that special person who would love to make a difference in children's care and education?
Do you have a talent for being curious and creative? Are you interested in a "five-a-day" of singing and stories, not just fruit and veg? Could you be the one to support our children to learn and thrive? Are you looking for a fast-paced role, in which no two days are the same? Could you cope with days full of gorgeous little smiles and fun?
Responsibilities:
1. Support children's care and education.
2. Engage with children through singing and storytelling.
Required Skills:
1. Excellent communication skills
2. Cheerful, flexible and approachable
3. Patience and imagination
4. Initiative and teamwork
5. Fun and caring attitude
6. Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ childcare qualified
7. English and Maths GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent
Benefits:
1. A working pattern of up to 40 hours per week; part-time and term-time only can be accommodated
2. 24 days paid leave, increasing to 27 days after 5 years, as well as Bank/Public holidays
3. Occupational sick pay
4. Generous employer contribution pension scheme (18%)
5. Free on-site gym
6. Reduced rate for childcare costs within our nursery
7. Teacher-led professional development
8. Discount scheme; variety of discounts on retail outlets, day trips, insurance
9. Optical care up to £60 per year
10. Welcome bonus of £250 after 6 months and £250 after 1 year's service
11. Preferential admission to The Westgate School for children (terms & conditions apply)
12. Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
13. Up to three days compassionate leave
14. Access to 24-7 Employee Support Line
15. Free on-site parking
For full details and to arrange to visit to their special setting, please apply online or call 01227 780888.
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