Nursery Assistant

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a full time Nursery Assistant to our team.

Are you enthusiastic and not afraid to get dirty and able to get down to a child's level and encourage them to get their best from being at Nursery.

The job does have some challenges but you will be working as part of a team to deliver care and education to the children.

Main duties of the job

Caring for children aged from 0-5 years being responsible for their care needs and their developmental needs.

As a South Tees Employee you benefit from a generous Annual leave Entitlement and also other benefits are available.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

Your Leadership Impact

Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-6627610-C

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NNEB/BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years and Education or other relevant childcare qualification
GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English

Desirable

12 hour Paediatric first aid qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009
Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
Knowledge of Ofsted standards & regulations
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Desirable

Experience of working with Early Years Foundation stage
Relevant experience within a childcare setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NNEB/BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years and Education or other relevant childcare qualification
GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English

Desirable

12 hour Paediatric first aid qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009
Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
Knowledge of Ofsted standards & regulations
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Desirable

Experience of working with Early Years Foundation stage
Relevant experience within a childcare setting

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.