Qualified Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Assistant for Culford Nursery We are currently looking to appoint Early Years Practitioners/Nursery Assistants to work as part of the team at Culford Nursery. We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable individuals to join our growing team.
~ Role: 40 hours per week, full year. Working hours between 7.30 am and 6.00 pm Monday to Friday over 4 and a half days, Salary £26,208 per annum
Example shift pattern - (to include 4 x 30 mins lunch break)
We are open to considering flexible working arrangements, including term-time only, part-time, or job share options for the right candidate. If this is of interest, please indicate your preference clearly in your application.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
To work as a key person within a 'family group', planning, creating and implementing engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children
To provide safe, high-quality education and care for children aged 1-3
To have full regard to the requirements of the Statutory Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage
Contribute towards an environment which safeguards children at all times
Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
To liaise closely with parents /carers, informing them about the nursery and its delivery of the EYFS, exchanging information about the children's progress and encouraging parental involvement
Provide a safe and healthy environment for all children in the group at all times
Provide comfort and care at all times and ensure that children feel welcome and safe
Be familiar with safeguarding including own responsibilities together with care and risk assessment
To meet the physical needs of children, encouraging good standards of personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence
To provide support for the children's emotional and social needs by implementing the principles of our Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy and role modelling high standards in all aspects of their role and personal conduct
To have a knowledge of and adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations
To attend meetings as required and participate in training opportunities and performance development
To undertake any duties set to you by the Management Team that will assist in the day-to-day running of the Nursery.
Skills and personal qualities
Minimum of relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Previous experience working with children 0-5 and a good knowledge of the EYFS
Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of an independent school
A good standard of written, spoken and listening skills
A high level of flexibility with a 'can do' attitude and an openness to new ideas and practices
Dynamic and approachable, able to put people at ease, reassure, guide, and explain
Ability to confidently work alongside children, staff and parents
Understanding the age-appropriate needs and concerns of young children and having natural empathy with them
Innovative, hard-working, driven and determined
Resilient with a good sense of humour
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
What we can offer you
Free lunch provided by the on-site catering team
Membership of the Culford Sports and Tennis Centre
Continuing Professional Development and networking opportunities
Enhanced pension contributions
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Health Cash Plan after 6 months' service
Group Life Insurance after 6 months service
Application deadline: 22.04.25
Early applicants are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the deadline at any time. Please note that a Culford Application must be submitted for your application to be considered, via the Culford Website- insert link .