Nursery / Out of School Assistant

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Applicants are invited to join the team of committed staff at the Day Nurseries at Amersham & Wycombe Hospital to support the children in the nursery or at the Department's 'Out of School' facility, including after school club and school holiday Play Schemes.

The department provides care and education for children ranging from babies to 11yrs offering a varied range of activities indoors and out, including sports and games, creativity, music, cookery and imaginative play.

This position would suit candidates who are studying for A-levels, Early Years Childcare or Teaching. The hours are predominately after school until 6pm and during school holidays.

Main duties of the job

To provide suitable and varied activities for children attending the scheme both indoors and outside.
To join in, as well as supervising the play activities for the children.
To be involved with the setting up and clearing up of daily activities, ensuring that any activity is put away complete.
To be aware of health and safety issues at all times and report any causes for concern either to the scheme supervisor or line manager.
To be responsible for the economic use of consumable materials provided
To support with drinks and meal times, and kitchen duties

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

05 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

434-C6396256

Job locations

Day Nursery, Amersham & Wycombe Hospitals

Whielden St

Amersham

HP7 0JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

University student training for teaching
School student studying for A'level qualifications
Good grades at GCSE i.e. A - C

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Some experience with working with children e.g. helping at clubs such as Brownies/Cubs; Lighthouse holiday schemes; crche; Sunday school etc.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good communication skills including written work
An interest in extra-curricular activities e.g. sports, arts and crafts, drama & music

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

University student training for teaching
School student studying for A'level qualifications
Good grades at GCSE i.e. A - C

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Some experience with working with children e.g. helping at clubs such as Brownies/Cubs; Lighthouse holiday schemes; crche; Sunday school etc.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good communication skills including written work
An interest in extra-curricular activities e.g. sports, arts and crafts, drama & music

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.