Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Bank Nursery Assistant.
First Steps Day Nursery is located on site , for staff use, at Wexham Park Hospital and provides high quality care and education for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.
Our children and their families are supported by a team of experienced Early Years Practitioners who aim to deliver a level of excellence in practice within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
We are open Monday to Friday between 06:45am and 5.30 pm for 51 weeks of the year and you would work an 8 hour shift each day starting at various times through the week between 6.30am and 5.30 pm.
If you are looking for a job where no two days are the same and you go home feeling rewarded, then this maybe the right post for you!
Your day will involve teaching, caring for the children, playing and having fun while keeping them safe.
Main duties of the job
Over 18 months you will be provided with a mentor who will support you in gaining your level 3 Early years educator. This will include setting you tasks to complete, visits and assessments and you will be given time out to complete your off the job learning.
The role is a great opportunity to launch your career within First Steps Day Nursery and the NHS. There are numerous opportunities to explore once you have completed this apprenticeship programme including early years practitioner, and roles within the paediatric department.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and Development
Participate in supporting childrens learning and development experiences under the direction and supervision of Room Lead/Educational Development Lead.
- Use knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, child development stages and learning theories to support observation, planning and assessment that consider children's individual needs.
- Assist key practitioners in delivering learning and development experiences based on children's individual needs and good practice models.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with children, parents/carers, colleagues and others.
- Model a warm and professional approach and positive outlook to children, families, colleagues and others at all times.
- Work under direction and in a spirit of collaboration and co-operation with all colleagues.
- Following laid down procedures and practices, always maintain respect and confidentiality including data protection
- Support and promote the nursery ethos valuing and celebrating diversity, providing all children equal opportunity to contribute to their learning and development.
- Safeguarding and Welfare Responsibilities
- To comply with specific legal requirements set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Section 3 - The Welfare Requirements, keeping children healthy, safe and secure where their individual needs are met.
- To ensure that the welfare and safety of children is paramount within the setting and any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately, following Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and Trust guidelines. Health and Safety
- To be responsible for adhering to Health and Safety Risk Assessments and to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts of omissions.
Equal Opportunities
- The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to promote and implement the Nursery Equality, Inclusion and valuing Diversity and Trusts equal opportunities policies.
- You are required to comply with and maintain your awareness of the Trusts Policies and procedures relating to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 1998.
General
- This post requires an Enhanced DBS check as there will be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
- This job description is not exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.
- The Trust/Nursery adheres to the Slough Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) Procedures and all employees have a duty of care and a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
- Any other duties, which may be requested by the Nursery Manager/Deputy to facilitate the smooth running of the department.
- The post holder is responsible for the management of risk in all areas for which s/he is responsible. S/he is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Nursery/Trusts Health and Safety Policy. The post holder must ensure that duties are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations. The post holder should not endanger the health and safety of him/herself or others whilst at work
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust operates a no smoking policy. Staff smoking is not permitted on any Trust premises.
- Infection prevention is the responsibility of each individual. Employees are required to strictly adhere to the Infection Prevention and Control Manual (IPCO2), procedures and guidelines and should actively encourage other staff and visitors to comply. In particular, ensuring that you use appropriate hand hygiene practices at all times.
- Trust MAST training and compliance is mandatory for all staff.
- Information Governance is the responsibility of everyone. Staff members are required to adhere to the Governance policy and procedure and guidelines. Educational Development Lead actively encourage other staff to comply at all times in particular, ensuring that children's information is handled correctly and protected from unauthorised access.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and Development
Participate in supporting childrens learning and development experiences under the direction and supervision of Room Lead/Educational Development Lead.
- Use knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, child development stages and learning theories to support observation, planning and assessment that consider children's individual needs.
- Assist key practitioners in delivering learning and development experiences based on children's individual needs and good practice models.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with children, parents/carers, colleagues and others.
- Model a warm and professional approach and positive outlook to children, families, colleagues and others at all times.
- Work under direction and in a spirit of collaboration and co-operation with all colleagues.
- Following laid down procedures and practices, always maintain respect and confidentiality including data protection
- Support and promote the nursery ethos valuing and celebrating diversity, providing all children equal opportunity to contribute to their learning and development.
- Safeguarding and Welfare Responsibilities
- To comply with specific legal requirements set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Section 3 - The Welfare Requirements, keeping children healthy, safe and secure where their individual needs are met.
- To ensure that the welfare and safety of children is paramount within the setting and any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately, following Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and Trust guidelines. Health and Safety
- To be responsible for adhering to Health and Safety Risk Assessments and to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts of omissions.
Equal Opportunities
- The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The post holder is at all times expected to promote and implement the Nursery Equality, Inclusion and valuing Diversity and Trusts equal opportunities policies.
- You are required to comply with and maintain your awareness of the Trusts Policies and procedures relating to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 1998.
General
- This post requires an Enhanced DBS check as there will be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
- This job description is not exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.
- The Trust/Nursery adheres to the Slough Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) Procedures and all employees have a duty of care and a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
- Any other duties, which may be requested by the Nursery Manager/Deputy to facilitate the smooth running of the department.
- The post holder is responsible for the management of risk in all areas for which s/he is responsible. S/he is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Nursery/Trusts Health and Safety Policy. The post holder must ensure that duties are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations. The post holder should not endanger the health and safety of him/herself or others whilst at work
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust operates a no smoking policy. Staff smoking is not permitted on any Trust premises.
- Infection prevention is the responsibility of each individual. Employees are required to strictly adhere to the Infection Prevention and Control Manual (IPCO2), procedures and guidelines and should actively encourage other staff and visitors to comply. In particular, ensuring that you use appropriate hand hygiene practices at all times.
- Trust MAST training and compliance is mandatory for all staff.
- Information Governance is the responsibility of everyone. Staff members are required to adhere to the Governance policy and procedure and guidelines. Educational Development Lead actively encourage other staff to comply at all times in particular, ensuring that children's information is handled correctly and protected from unauthorised access.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or Equivalent
- Committed to undertake continued professional development (CPD) relevant to personal and professional needs
Experience
Desirable
- Prior experience in the care and support in teaching young children.
Skills & Knowlege
Essential
- Good team working skills.
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail.
- Approachable, confident and professional when communicating with a range of people.
Desirable
Special Requirement
Essential
- Able to work flexible working pattern as and when required.
- Able to attend staff meetings/workshops as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or Equivalent
- Committed to undertake continued professional development (CPD) relevant to personal and professional needs
Experience
Desirable
- Prior experience in the care and support in teaching young children.
Skills & Knowlege
Essential
- Good team working skills.
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail.
- Approachable, confident and professional when communicating with a range of people.
Desirable
Special Requirement
Essential
- Able to work flexible working pattern as and when required.
- Able to attend staff meetings/workshops as and when required.
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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
