Location: Pontefract
Pay: £76.92 - £95 per day (AWR Compliant)
Start: Immediate / Ongoing
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (via PAYE - No Umbrella Companies)
We are proud to work in partnership with a warm and welcoming nursery setting in Pontefract that is dedicated to delivering outstanding early years education in a safe and nurturing environment.
We're currently looking for a Qualified Nursery Assistant (or Nursery Nurse) to join the team on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development and seeking a rewarding, long-term role within a supportive and friendly setting.
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Assisting in the planning and delivery of creative, engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Assisting in the planning and delivery of creative, engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
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Ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children throughout the day.
Ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children throughout the day.
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Supporting daily routines including meal times, nappy changing, and promoting self-care and independence.
Supporting daily routines including meal times, nappy changing, and promoting self-care and independence.
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Building positive, professional relationships with children, staff, and parents to foster a collaborative learning environment.
Building positive, professional relationships with children, staff, and parents to foster a collaborative learning environment.
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Observing and tracking children's development and contributing to assessments and progress records.
Observing and tracking children's development and contributing to assessments and progress records.
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Promoting emotional wellbeing and encouraging positive behaviour through care and consistency.
Promoting emotional wellbeing and encouraging positive behaviour through care and consistency.
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A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education / Childcare (Level 1 or 2 applicants are also encouraged to apply-additional roles available!)
A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education / Childcare (Level 1 or 2 applicants are also encouraged to apply-additional roles available!)
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A genuine passion for supporting the development and learning of young children.
A genuine passion for supporting the development and learning of young children.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to contribute fresh ideas and energy to the classroom.
A proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to contribute fresh ideas and energy to the classroom.
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Team-player mentality, with the confidence to work independently when needed.
Team-player mentality, with the confidence to work independently when needed.
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Variety & Flexibility: Gain experience across different settings while we match you to roles that suit your strengths.
Variety & Flexibility: Gain experience across different settings while we match you to roles that suit your strengths.
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Professional Development: Access to a wide range of CPD training and career growth opportunities.
Professional Development: Access to a wide range of CPD training and career growth opportunities.
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Fair & Transparent Pay: Competitive daily pay, always paid via PAYE - no hidden deductions, no umbrella companies.
Fair & Transparent Pay: Competitive daily pay, always paid via PAYE - no hidden deductions, no umbrella companies.
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Supportive Team: A dedicated agency team with 50+ years of combined experience in education recruitment, always here to support and guide you.
Supportive Team: A dedicated agency team with 50+ years of combined experience in education recruitment, always here to support and guide you.
We pride ourselves on being a personable and experienced team. We take time to get to know each candidate and strive to match your unique skills and teaching style with the right schools and settings. Whether you're newly qualified or looking for your next long-term role, we're here to support your journey in education.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending us your CV, and a member of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss your next steps.