Overview
First Steps Nursery is a purpose built NHS workplace nursery for staff working for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. A brand new build has been built onsite at the Conquest Hospital and opened in January 2022. The nursery provides full day care for 56 children a day aged 4 months to 8 years.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated full-time Nursery Assistant to join our team, for up to one year maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will need to hold a minimum NVQ level 2 in Childcare & Education (or equivalent) and have experience with children under the age of 5 years. The role requires knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, effective communication, and flexibility in working hours. Shifts are given 4 weeks in advance.
In addition, and as requested by the children within our nursery, the successful candidate should:
- be happy with a smiley face
- have lots of fun with us
- give good cuddles
- tell lots of stories (using various props)
- do silly dances
- play lots of games with us
- play dressing up with us
- go on outdoor adventures with us
- like to get messy
Further training will be offered with the opportunity to progress with support to a Level 3 qualification.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Management team in providing high-quality childcare and education in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
To look after and plan educational activities for children attending the full-day care services; maintain child-to-staff ratios and follow Ofsted and Trust procedures and policies.
To plan, execute and evaluate education/play programmes appropriate to the age of the child (registered from 4 months to 8 years) following the national framework for the Foundation Stage.
Provide appropriate play opportunities and interact positively with children on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
Assist in setting out rooms with resources and arrange furniture to enable children to access them.
Communicate effectively to enhance language and learning opportunities; provide clear information to parents/carers about their child’s day.
Work within the nursery behaviour management procedures when needed to discipline children.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available, including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There is also access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme and an internal Occupational Health department.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; submit your application today.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Good general level of education including Maths and English
- NVQ level 2 in Childcare and Education
- Level 3 in childcare & Education
Experience
- Previous experience working in a setting with the under 5s
- Experience working with babies
- Experience working with children at holiday clubs
- Experience of working with children with additional needs
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Understanding of the Early Years Goals and Foundation Stage
- Good organisational skills
- Effective communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
- Safeguarding training
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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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