Nursery Assistant – Part Time

Job title:

Nursery Assistant – Part Time

Company

NHS

Job description

First Steps Nursery is a purpose built NHS workplacenursery 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 Part time (22.5 hours per week) Nursery Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will need to hold a minimum NVQ level 2 in Childcare & Education (or equivalent) & have had some work experience with children under the age of 5 years.The successful candidate also will need to demonstrate they have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, be an effective communicator and show flexibility in working hours during a week so that we can continue to provide flexibility within our service. Shifts are given 4 weeks in advanceIn addition and asrequested by the children within our nursery, they would like the successful candidate to:– be happy with a smiley face– have lots of fun with us– give good cuddles– tell lots of stories (we like using lots of different props)– do silly dances– play lots of games with us– play dressing up with us– go on our outdoor adventures with us– like to get messy!Main duties of the jobTo assist the Management team in providing the highest quality Childcare and Education, in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.To look after and plan Educational Activities for the children attending the full day care services. To maintain child to staff ratios and work within and follow the Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) and Trust procedures and policies.To plan and execute and evaluate the education / play programme appropriate to age of child within the childcare provision (registered from 4 months 8 yrs.) following the national framework for foundation stageProvide appropriate play opportunities and interact in a positive manner with the child/ren whilst in our care.Assist in setting out rooms with toys and arrange furniture to enable children to access them.Communicate effectively and with added detail to enhance child’s language and learning opportunities on one to one basis or within a group.Communicate effectively to parents/carers and with concise detail about their child’s day ensuring good practice of shared information, which will benefit the child and parents/carersWork within the framework of the nurseries behaviour management procedures when needing to discipline children.About usWe are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.Date posted08 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number374-LC9024Job locationsFirst Steps NurseryConquest Hospital, The RidgeSt Leonards on seaTN37 7RDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good general level of education including Maths and English
• NVQ level 2 in Childcare and Education

Desirable

• Level 3 in Childcare & Education

ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience working in a setting with the under 5’s age group

Desirable

• Experience working with babies
• Experience working with children at holiday clubs
• Experience of working with children with additional needs

Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesEssential

• Understanding of the Early Years Goals and Foundation stage
• Good organisational skills
• Effective communication skills both verbal and non-verbal

Desirable

• Safeguarding training

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good general level of education including Maths and English
• NVQ level 2 in Childcare and Education

Desirable

• Level 3 in Childcare & Education

ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience working in a setting with the under 5’s age group

Desirable

• Experience working with babies
• Experience working with children at holiday clubs
• Experience of working with children with additional needs

Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesEssential

• Understanding of the Early Years Goals and Foundation stage
• Good organisational skills
• Effective communication skills both verbal and non-verbal

Desirable

• Safeguarding training

Expected salary

£23615 per year

Location

St Leonards, East Sussex

Job date

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:03:30 GMT

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