Little Owls Quarry Mount Nursery Assistant

Job title: Nursery Assistant

Salary: B1 £25,185 – £25,989 pro rata

Hours (vacancy one): 37 hours (all year round) – 8am to 6pm shift pattern

Hours (vacancy two): 37 hours (term time only) – 8am to 6pm shift pattern

Contract: Permanent

Location: Little Owls Quarry Mount

Job purpose

Under the general direction of the Manager and senior staff, the Nursery Assistant works as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care that meets the individual needs of the children, supporting their development, behaviour, education and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
• Observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress.
• Deliver a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and individual educational plan where needed.
• Maintain client confidentiality and safeguard all children, reporting any injury, accident or suspected non‑accidental injury in accordance with procedures.
• Assist with medication administration and accurate record keeping.
• Support child placement transitions, liaise with local primary schools, social workers, health visitors and other professionals.
• Plan and supervise educational visits, risk assessments and ensure health and safety policies.
• Support parents and families during admissions, transitions and the provision of care when required.
• Actively participate in training and development activities.
• Carry out additional duties as required by Leeds City Council policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare (as recognised by CWDC). Degrees recognised by CWDC such as BA Hons Childhood Studies or Early Years Sector Endorsed Foundation Degree are acceptable; other non‑relevant degrees are not unless Early Years Professional Status is achieved.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Basic computer literacy.

Experience Required

• Experience working with children and/or families.
• Experience in a nursery or childcare environment.
• Experience working in a team.
• Experience planning and organising play and educational activities.

Skills Required

• Strong communication, listening, safeguarding, and motivational skills.
• Ability to write detailed reports and plans.
• Ability to observe and monitor child development according to EYFS.
• Teamwork, partnership with parents and carers, and inclusive practice for children with SEND.
• Risk assessment, supervision of students and apprentices, and use of ICT (Word, Excel).
• Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.

Knowledge Required

• Current knowledge of legislation, policy and guidance relating to early years (Children Act, Childcare Act, EYFS, SEN Code, etc.).
• Awareness of child and family stress factors and protective factors.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and child welfare.
• Familiarity with guidance documents supporting the development of young children’s learning (EYFS).

Behavioural and Other Characteristics Required

• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Understanding of Leeds City Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Adherence to Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.
• Understanding and embracing council values, behaviours and codes of conduct.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Membership of West Yorkshire Pension Fund with employer contributions.
• Clear career pathway and ongoing professional development.
• Range of staff wellbeing benefits.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures, including women, carers, veterans, LGBT+, ethnic minorities, disabled and care‑experienced people.

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