Nursery Assistant

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Job Summary: As part of a team, organises and provides care for children 0-5 years in a day nursery setting. May work in an unsupervised capacity.

THIS IS A PART TIME CONTRACTED POSITION (MONDAY-FRIDAY 3PM-6PM)

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications; NVQ 2 or equivalent


• Experience of working in a childcare setting throughout the 0-5 years range.


• Local Authority day nursery experience desirable but not essential.


• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of children’s’ developmental needs from 0-5 years


• Understanding of Child Protection and relevant legislation.


• Knowledge of social diversity and equal opportunities and the ability to demonstrate this throughout all aspects of practice


• Able to demonstrate excellent childcare practice


• The ability to work in partnership with parents/carers


• Ability to communicate effectively and fluently using appropriate style both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to use own initiative and take responsibility where appropriate


• To be able to work as an effective member of the staff team


• The ability to see each child as an individual and as part of a family and to respond to their needs.


• MUST HAVE CURRENT DBS