Nursery Assistant - Little Owls Rothwell
Job title: Nursery Assistant
Hours: 37 hours (all year round) – working on an 8am to 6pm shift pattern
Contract: Permanent
Location: Little Owls Rothwell
Are you interested in a career in childcare? Little Owls nurseries are currently recruiting for nursery assistants.
Little Owls is a great place to progress in your childcare career and many of our nursery assistants move on to become managers. We support staff to learn and progress by offering regular training.
We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfill their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.
About the role
As a nursery assistant based in one of our Little Owls nurseries you will be part of a great team and will deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. It is rewarding work, as well as energetic and at times challenging.
You will:
* Provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
* Observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to reports of their progress.
* Liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors.
About you:
We are looking for qualified, enthusiastic, adaptable candidates with personal qualities to care for and develop young children. You must have:
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* Ability to safeguard and motivate children and sustain their interest in play activities.
* Ability to write reports and plans to document children’s learning, development and wellbeing to the required standard.
We expect the following experience and qualifications:
* Minimum of level 2 qualification in childcare.
How to apply
Apply for this job online. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact: Andrea Smith, Children and Family Service – Tel: 0113 3784516 Email: andrea.smith@leeds.gov.uk
Applications received are assessed for shortlisting every two weeks. We hold interview panels regularly to fill ongoing vacancies in our nurseries.
Please be aware that successful applicants will be employed by LCC and not a particular centre and could be asked to work at any of the city wide Little Owls Nurseries.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve.
Job Description
Job purpose
Under the general direction of the Manager and senior staff, the Nursery Assistant role is to work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. To make and maintain positive relationships with the children and to safely meet their physical care and management needs.
Responsibilities
* To provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
* To observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress.
* To maintain client confidentiality.
* To liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors involved with a child and their family.
* To report any injury or accident, ensuring that health and safety of the individual is maintained.
* To understand and operate the policies and procedures for the administration of medication.
* To report any suspicious or suspected non-accidental injury.
Qualifications
It is an essential requirement of this post that the post holder should hold a minimum of a relevant Level 2 qualification as defined by the Sector Skills Council for Childcare.
Essential requirements: The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities.
Skills required
* Able to communicate with a wide range of people.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Able to write reports and plans to document children’s learning.
Knowledge required
* A minimum of a relevant Level 2 qualification as defined in ‘Qualifications’ section above.
* GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
Experience required
* Experience of working with children and/or families.
* Experience of work in a nursery or childcare environment.
Behavioural and other characteristics required
* Committed to continuous improvement.
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
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