We are looking for an assistant who has experience in Early Years to join our team at Home from Home Nursery. This role will be based across all age cohorts depending on the needs of the business, babies 8 months to 18 months, toddlers 18 months - 3 years, and preschool 3 - 5 years, on a daily or weekly basis to support the team's to cover for absences such as annual leave and training. We are looking for someone warm and friendly with experience working with children 3 months - 5 years of age. This role does not include key person responsibility but will include all other elements of a practitioner role eg support with observation and group times where relevant. At Home from Home our staff are not only caring but motivated with a passion to learn, develop and train. In this role you will need to be flexible and comfortable working across teams on a daily/weekly basis.
The role is part time 4 days per week 32 to 36 hours per week. A good understanding of the EYFS is required with excellent communication skills. Energy and enthusiasm is definitely something we look for in our staff and someone who enjoys a positive outlook.
Home from Home Nursery on Grand Avenue in Worthing has been open for 8 years with up to 112 children attending each day. HfH is warm and friendly set in a large Victorian house with original features to include stained glass windows and high ceilings with cornicing. A large half acre garden wraps around the building with allotment, potting house, beach and forest areas where we deliver our outdoor programme of Forest School and also Wild Beach at our local beach. Upstairs we accommodate our under twos and downstairs is our 2-3 year old space. Our Preschool consists of 3-5 year old's in their own building spread over two floors.
Children enjoy lots of free-flow roaming and playing both indoors and out whatever the weather. Ratios of two children to every one staff member exist for our under twos which allows for regular trips to the seafront, train station and parks. The staff at Home from Home are part of an excellent Supervision and Appraisal programme that recognises progression and rewards dedication and commitment to our long term goals.
Home from Home follows a safe recruitment process and we are fully committed to a robust safeguarding procedure. All successful applicants must provide at least 2 references and a DBS check will be performed.
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare is preferred but not essential.
The Staff Benefits:
Great salaries, we pay Real Living Wages
Excellent holiday entitlement minimum 21 days
Time off for Christmas and New Year
Company Sick Pay
Free parking
51% staff discount on nursery fees
Up to 5 emergency childcare sessions for nursery-aged children
Free Snacks and Drinks
Wellbeing programme
Monthly rewards and group surprises
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
