Nursery Assistant - Little Owls City and Holbeck
Job title: Nursery Assistant
Salary: B1 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
Hours: 20 (all year round) Monday to Friday 8am to 12.30pm
Contract: Permanent
Location: Little Owls City & Holbeck
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, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
We expect the following experience and qualifications:
* Minimum of level 2 qualification in childcare.
* Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
* Basic computer literacy.
What We Offer You
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
* A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
* Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
* A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
* A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
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. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, candidates must consider their own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker route before applying.
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.
Responsibilities
* To provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
* To provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that will meet the requirements of the relevant national and local standards.
* To establish and deliver on the delivery of Individual Educational Programmes (IEP) and the Early Support Programme for children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND).
* 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 to follow and comply with Departmental Child Protection Procedures.
* To support student placements.
* To provide interesting and appropriate educational visits for children and families.
* To support parents and families where necessary in the successful admission and transition of their children.
* To take responsibility for a group of children during any building evacuation.
* To participate in and provide training and development activities as necessary.
* To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Service.
* To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions.
* To actively promote and support Leeds City Council's Policies on Equal Opportunities.
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.
Skills Required
* Able to communicate with a wide range of people.
* Ability to safeguard children and support them to develop their resilience.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Able to listen and accept instructions.
* Able to write reports and plans to document children’s learning.
* Able to observe, record and monitor children’s development.
* Able to work in partnership with parents and carers.
* Able to support the development of children with special educational needs.
Experience Required
* Experience of working with children and/or families.
* Experience of work in a nursery or childcare environment.
* Experience of teamwork.
Behavioural And Other Characteristics Required
* Committed to continuous improvement.
* Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
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