Nursery Assistant

Summary:

Nursery Assistant job opportunity with a focus on early years education and child development.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence and personal growth, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for students from nursery to sixth form.

The Opportunity:

As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the nursery leadership team and contributing to the care and development of young children. This is a key position in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment that promotes the educational, social and personal progress of all Early Years pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the nursery leadership team in caring for a small number of key children.
• Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive indoor and outdoor environment that encourages learning through play.
• Understand and apply the stages of young children’s learning and development, particularly the benefits of outdoor learning.
• Assist in maintaining clean, organised nursery rooms and sleep areas.
• Support meal times to ensure they are safe and satisfying for all children.
• Assist in managing children’s individual dietary and medical needs.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of high-quality provision and stimulate activities that meet individual needs.
• Reflect on practice and routines, tailoring them to meet the developmental stages of each child throughout the day.
• Complete observations and assessments of children’s learning and development and share them via the online learning journey.
• Help children develop effective learning characteristics such as confidence, resilience, self-motivation, and curiosity.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience working with young children in an early years setting.
• Understanding of child development and learning principles.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Basic knowledge of child protection policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Preferred

• Experience with digital learning tools and online platforms.
• Experience in planning and delivering stimulating activities for young children.
• Experience with child nutrition and meal planning.
• Experience in professional development and reflective practice.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.