Early Years Assistant

Location: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester

Salary: £27,040 per annum (£13.00 per hour)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round

Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten , a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 2 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room!

Located in the historic town of Colchester, Essex, Holly Corner is easily accessible and surrounded by amenities, making it a convenient and desirable place to work. With great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station, and the A12 Motorway, your daily commute will be a breeze!

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your little ones.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Career Growth: Personalized learning and development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme!

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Build and maintain professional relationships, reporting any concerns to management.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and policies.

• Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English - essential.
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years - desirable.
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable.

Apply now to join our family, where everyone matters and makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application!

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.

Holly Corner Kindergarten is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with equal rights and responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.