Early Years Assistant

Location: Woodberry Day Nursery & Preschool, 231 Botley Road, Sholing, Southampton SO30 3FE

Salary: £28,308 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time, Permanent)

Please Note: A Level 3 Early Years Qualification is essential for this role. Applicants without the required qualification will not be considered.

Woodberry Sholing is now under new management – and big things are coming! We're infusing fresh energy, innovative ideas, and exciting plans to elevate Woodberry to new heights. Stay tuned for updates and be part of this thrilling journey!

At Woodberry, we create a caring, stimulating, and positive environment where children aged 3 months to 5 years can truly thrive. Our nursery features:

• Four spacious play areas filled with engaging resources
• Two large outdoor spaces that encourage exploration and safe risk-taking

Conveniently located on Botley Road, just off Portsmouth Road and Bursledon Road, our nursery is only a 5-minute drive from the M27, making it easily accessible for commuters with excellent transport links.

• £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us!
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!
• Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!
• Onsite Parking: Enjoy free onsite parking.
• Company Events: Participate in team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!
• Career Progression Opportunities!

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Plan and deliver exciting activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and engaging environment for all children.
• Build strong relationships with children and parents through a key person approach.
• Collaborate with your team to uphold our high standards of childcare.
• Maintain a high level of safeguarding and adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.

• A Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
• At least one year of experience working in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (desirable).
• Right to work in the UK - Valid Passport or Settled/Pre-Settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

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.

Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality, regardless of their background. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs.