Nursery Assistant

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

At Handkerchief Nursery, we are more than just a nursery; we are a vibrant, nature-focused community! We offer an exciting outdoor forest school experience where children can explore, learn, and grow. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in thrilling 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, every week, our children participate in Jo Jingles, 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 teams and their families.

We are excited to fill two positions : one part-time (30 hours) and one full-time (40 hours). If you are passionate about childcare and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

What do we need from you?

• Passion and commitment to working in childcare
• Ability to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday
• Commitment to continual development
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Relevant qualifications: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, 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*
• Generous Annual Leave: 24 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 committed 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 take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice 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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