Nursery Assistant - Brighton, United Kingdom - Tarnerland Nursery School

Description

Would you like to work with children aged 3-4 years at Tarnerland Nursery School?

As a Nursery Assistant - Scale 3
34.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am and 6pm (at present 2 long days and 3 short days)

From £22,369 to £22,777 per annum, (pro rata)

52 paid weeks per year


Closing date:
Tuesday 10th January 2023


Interview date:
Friday 13th January 2023


Desired Qualification:
Relevant qualifications / experience or apprenticeships available

Benefits of working at Tarnerland

• The nursery is in the centre of the city, in a light, spacious building with extensive outdoor space including a large garden shaded by mature trees, overlooking the sea.
• Working with an experienced, professional, happy team, ( including teachers led by a headteacher)
• Regular supervision supporting professional development and personal well being
• All work / meetings / training taking place in contracted hours.
• Regular inservice training times throughout the year
• Dedicated days/times to meet new Key Children
• Regular team meetings
• Staff are on a stable all year rota of 34.5 hours per week divided into 2 x long days, 8am 6pm and 3 short days 8am or pm

Tarnerland has vacancies in two of the three age groups, if you are interested but would like to know more detail please look at our website or ring the nursery

Further benefits of a contract at Tarnerland are; as a council employee, having entitlement to all the protected working rights upheld by Brighton and Hove City council, these include.

• A pay structure which is linked to National pay reviews
• Generous pension scheme
• Up to 27 days paid holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
• Protected pay when sick
• Fair policies and protocol that give clear guidance to employee and employer
• Entitlement to local council support services eg Human Resources, pay and pension advice, Occupational Health

Applicants should have:

• A relevant childcare qualification
• Experience of working with children under five in an Early Years environment.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and practical experience of planning and assessing for children of this age.
• A proven work ethic, showing ability to sustain commitment.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding would be advantageous
• Experience of working with children who have additional needs would also be preferable

Please refer to the person specification for full details


The role involves:

• Working as part of a team.
• Being a Key Person to a group of children.
• Creatively preparing part of the environment for children's learning

Please refer to the job description for full details.


JOB DESCRIPTION




JOB TITLE:
NURSERY ASSISTANT

Grade:
NJC Scale 3




REPORTS TO:
Headteacher / Nursery Manager

PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide high quality care and education for children at Tarnerland Nursery School, working with other staff and local providers to deliver a fully integrated service.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide high quality care and activities for babies and children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.
• Deliver activities, both indoors and outdoors, which encourage creativity development, coordination, independence, selfexpression, and learning through play.
• Participate in the Key Person system, taking responsibility for a group of children, and record and report on their progress.
• Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and other appropriate guidance for younger children.
• Prepare and serve food, milk, drinks and snacks to children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating.
• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and other associated welfare duties.
• Carry out ongoing cleaning of the nursery.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their child's first educators.
• Be aware of child protection issues and follow the school's and the council's child protection procedures. Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.
• Participate in professional development and training.
• Work with other early years professionals, for example health visitors, preschool SEN service, speech and language therapists, Ethnic Minority Achievement Service.

GENERAL

• Uphold and carry out the duties of the post with due regard to the school's and relevant council policies.
• Cooperate in the implementation of health & safety policies and ensure that the nursery's practice and environment meets health and safety standards.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Equal Opportunity policies.
• Undertake such duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may be reasonably required.

Your duties will be those set out in this job description but please note that the school reserves the right to update your job description from time