Job summary
We have recently relocated to a new purpose built building. We are looking for an experienced Nursery Assistant Practitioner at the Staff Nursery at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The role will involve working to provide a positive environment, fostering children's all round development.
To be considered for the role you will be:
You will need to have a minimum Childcare Level 2 qualification and experience of a Nursery Assistant role in a busy nursery environment covering the age range 3 months - 5 years, together with excellent knowledge of the child development and current practices.
This role will involve working varying shifts between the hours of Monday and Friday from 7.00am - 7.00 so some flexibility is required.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- To act as a key worker to named children, carrying out observations/developmental reports for each child and liaising with parents regularly
- Working in partnership with the team and with parents, act as a positive and professional role model to colleagues and children
- Provide a fun, exciting, learning environment for the children and to provide them with different opportunities to enhance their development
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our always values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 child care qualification (Ofsted approved)
- Level 2 in numeracy
- Level 2 in literacy
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instruction and to work under own initiative as necessary
- Ability to adapt to meet the needs of the service within a team environment
- Ability to work varying shifts between the hours of 7.00am - 7.00pm Monday -Friday
- Attendance at monthly staff meetings outside normal hours
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in a nursery setting with children aged three months - five years
- Experience of contributing to daily planning and undertaking observations
- Good knowledge of child care development and awareness of children's needs
- Knowledge of EYFS
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our always values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 child care qualification (Ofsted approved)
- Level 2 in numeracy
- Level 2 in literacy
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instruction and to work under own initiative as necessary
- Ability to adapt to meet the needs of the service within a team environment
- Ability to work varying shifts between the hours of 7.00am - 7.00pm Monday -Friday
- Attendance at monthly staff meetings outside normal hours
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in a nursery setting with children aged three months - five years
- Experience of contributing to daily planning and undertaking observations
- Good knowledge of child care development and awareness of children's needs
- Knowledge of EYFS
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
