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Grow your skills while helping our little ones grow theirs.
Are you passionate about starting a career in Early Years but lack formal qualifications?
Do you have enough energy to keep up with a room full of explorers?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years/Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a chance to work with children aged 0-5, utilising your natural care, energy, and genuine interest in early child development. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals keen to gain hands-on experience and potentially undertake future qualification training.
About the school
This nursery is a vibrant early years setting dedicated to providing a nurturing "home-from-home" environment where children feel safe to explore and grow. Focused on the holistic development of infants and preschoolers, the setting emphasises learning through play and outdoor discovery.
The Role
The core focus of this position is to provide essential support to qualified staff and ensure a safe, stimulating environment for our children. You will be actively involved in the day-to-day running of the nursery, providing general care, supervision, and helping to facilitate play-based activities.
What We Offer
A competitive hourly wage is paid on the Support Staff scale. This role offers a supportive team environment, comprehensive on-the-job training, and for the right candidate, the potential for supported qualification training (e.g., Level 2/3) to kick start your career in childcare. You will gain valuable experience across the early years age range.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for energetic, caring, and reliable individuals who:
Have some demonstrable experience (personal or professional) working with young children (ages 0-5).
Are enthusiastic, highly reliable, and dedicated to continuous learning.
Are motivated to pursue a formal qualification in Early Years.
Possess strong team-working skills and a positive attitude.
Are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Key Responsibilities
You will assist the practitioners with setting up and tidying up the indoor and outdoor learning environment, provide high-quality general care and supervision of the children, support the delivery of planned activities, maintain a clean and safe environment, and assist with meal times and personal care routines.
If you are ready to start your rewarding career in Early Years, we encourage you to apply.
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application.
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