Duties
- Provide care and support to children in a nursery setting
- Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and play
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs
- Monitor and assess children's development and progress
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being of each child
- Maintain accurate records of children's daily activities, including meals, naps, and behaviour
- Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the welfare of all children
Skills
- Tutoring: Ability to provide educational support and guidance to children
- Special education: Knowledge and experience in working with children with special needs
- Educate: Ability to teach and educate children in various subjects and skills
- Experience with children: Previous experience working with children in a professional setting
- Mentoring: Ability to provide guidance, support, and positive role modelling to children
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.
We invest in our staff team and always aim to promote from within. We encourage professional development and progression to more senior roles. We are open for 51 weeks of the year with a one week shut down over Christmas, partially paid in addition to annual entitlement.
Safeguarding Statement:
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care. As part of our safer‑recruitment practices, all roles require an enhanced DBS check, thorough reference checks, and verification of employment history, including explanations for any gaps. We adhere to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and the statutory guidance on filtering. Applicants must disclose any information that may affect their suitability to work with children. All disclosures are treated sensitively, confidentially, and assessed in accordance with safeguarding legislation and our duty to protect children.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71-£13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- childcare qualification level 3 (required)
Work Location: In person
