Early Years Assistant

Hours: Permanent | 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday

At Handkerchief Day Nursery, we truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for your hard work and commitment, we’re thrilled to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across our nurseries. This bonus is paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions!

Handkerchief Nursery is a vibrant, nature-focused environment that offers an exciting outdoor forest school experience. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in outdoor activities like fire-making and nature exploration. We believe in providing stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities for all our children, inviting parents to join in activities and supporting our community. Plus, all our children participate in Jo Jingles every week, where they thrive and engage with music in a fun and stimulating way.

We understand that children’s earliest years are fundamental in shaping their lifelong outcomes. That’s why we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high-quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our families.

• Passion and commitment: A genuine love for working in childcare.
• Availability: Ability to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Commitment to development: A desire for continual personal and professional growth.
• Knowledge of EYFS: A solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Qualifications: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, or EY Educator.

At Handkerchief Nursery, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us!
• £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Career Growth: Personalized learning and development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme!

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Handkerchief is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.

All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

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