Nursery Assistant

Job overview

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a fun, safe environment for children? We’re looking for a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our vibrant team at Rainbow Day Nursery, based at The Annexe, Torbay Hospital.  TQ2 7BA.

We are looking for an individual to join our team with a passion for early childhood education and with previous experience and knowledge of working with children from 0-5 years in a group setting.

This vacancy is for 30 hours (6 hours per day) Monday to Friday, working within all rooms and age ranges in the nursery.  The nursery is open all year round; shift times will vary and fall within the opening hours of the nursery which is 6.45am - 6.00pm.

You will have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), have effective communication skills and be able to work collaboratively in a large team.

You should have an excellent knowledge of child development, safeguarding and be able to demonstrate a high level of practice and knowledge with children.

Apply today and be a part of shaping the future! Please note to be successful in this role you will need to hold a minimum Level 2 Recognised Early Years Qualification in accordance with Government guidance- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder.

Main duties of the job

• Support the nursery nurse team in engaging with young children aged between 3 months to 5 years through active engagement and learning through play
• Foster a caring atmosphere by ensuring every child feels valued and included
• Assist with daily routines, from snack time to nap time, keeping things smooth and enjoyable!

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team. #CareToJoinUsTSD

For more information, please see our combined job description and person specification form for full details.