Job summary To provide a caring and challenging learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years To ensure the health and well being of children in our care To actively contribute to the monitoring and recording of children's development and the sharing of information with other professionals both internally and externally Main duties of the job To adhere to OFSTED Standards & Regulations To ensure compliance with child protection procedures To adhere to Trust and Nursery Policies and Procedures To maintain the health & safety of children in our care carrying out risk assessments when required To take the lead in challenging and providing quality care and education Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Your Leadership Impact Service Improvement for Beginners After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-CP-7004946 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB /BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2) Knowledge Essential Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009 Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes Knowledge of Ofsted standards & regulations Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Desirable Relevant experience within a childcare setting Experience Essential Work placement experience within a childcare setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB /BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2) Knowledge Essential Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009 Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes Knowledge of Ofsted standards & regulations Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Desirable Relevant experience within a childcare setting Experience Essential Work placement experience within a childcare setting Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)