Come and join our growing family in our brand new nursery in Hackney!
Company Description: Greenwood Nursery School, renowned for its brilliant childcare services for children aged 12 months to 5 years, is proud to announce the opening of its brand new nursery in De Beauvoir, Hackney, in February!
Operating year-round, 51 weeks per year from 7:30 am to 6 pm, we are dedicated to our unique Greenwood Philosophy. This philosophy shines through our project-based curriculum focused on Planet Earth, with unique focus on Community, Nutrition, and the Environment. Our commitment to health and nutrition is evident as we serve five meals a day, freshly prepared by our school chef with organic and free-range products, celebrating seasonal produce.
Job Description:
As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, your role will be to:
- Foster positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
- Create innovative activities to continuously challenge children's learning and development.
- Collaborate effectively with our close-knit team.
- Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children.
- Help build relationships with a small group of children and their families, in line with EYFS and our Greenwood Philosophy.
- Work on a Monday to Friday shift pattern.
- Commit to 40 hours per week, with a daily 1-hour lunch break.
- Enjoy a competitive salary of £26,500 per annum.
What We Offer:
- 35 days holiday per year (includes nursery closure between Christmas and New Year, excluding bank holidays).
- 50% off childcare in your first year, then 10% off per year you work with us
- Paid training, including 2 inset days annually.
- Opportunities for Forest School/Leadership training for dedicated staff members.
- 5 days full sick pay.
- Post-probation opportunity for assistants to complete their Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, funded by us.
- Comprehensive Vitality health insurance after 2 years of employment
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be passionate about education and making a positive impact on children's lives.
- Possess a positive attitude and view challenges optimistically.
- Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have a proactive, can-do approach and excel in teamwork.
- Have prior experience in a nursery setting.
- Show eagerness to learn and commit to ongoing professional development.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HACKNEY_ASSIST
