Nursery Assistant

NHS Professionals Limited

The closing date is 03 May 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with children. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their development and learning through engaging activities.

Main duties of the job

Duties

To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.

To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required.

To assist in the organisation of work as required.

Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.

To contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.

To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.08 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-25-0852

Job locations

Royal Devon Hospital

Exeter

EX2 5DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with children. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their development and learning through engaging activities.

Duties

To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.

To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required.

To assist in the organisation of work as required.

Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.

To contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.

To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with children. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their development and learning through engaging activities.

Duties

To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.

To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required.

To assist in the organisation of work as required.

Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.

To contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.

To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Requirements
  • A background in early childhood education or relevant experience working with children is preferred.
  • National Diploma Level 2/3 in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong communication skills in English to interact effectively with children and colleagues.
  • Ability to manage groups of children while promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities to support the nursery team effectively.
  • A genuine love for working with young children and a commitment to their development.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing situations within the nursery environment.

Desirable

  • A valid driving licence is advantageous but not essential.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Requirements
  • A background in early childhood education or relevant experience working with children is preferred.
  • National Diploma Level 2/3 in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong communication skills in English to interact effectively with children and colleagues.
  • Ability to manage groups of children while promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities to support the nursery team effectively.
  • A genuine love for working with young children and a commitment to their development.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing situations within the nursery environment.

Desirable

  • A valid driving licence is advantageous but not essential.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Devon Hospital

Exeter

EX2 5DW


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Devon Hospital

Exeter

EX2 5DW


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.08 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-25-0852

Job locations

Royal Devon Hospital

Exeter

EX2 5DW


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