Early Years Assistant

Hourly Rate: £13.47 per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week - Part-time (2 long days, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

At Acre Wood Day Nursery , we’re on the lookout for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant team! If you believe in putting children at the heart of everything you do and are excited to help us deliver our ethos and curriculum, we want to hear from you!

Become part of a team that has received glowing feedback from OFSTED, highlighting our “warm and nurturing interactions” that help children feel safe and secure. Join us in creating positive and flourishing tomorrows!

Our nursery operates from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and we need someone flexible who can work varied shift patterns within these hours.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Support the smooth running of the nursery and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Build professional relationships and report any concerns to management as per company policy.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and company policies.

*Please note that duties may evolve, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements (desirable).

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

• 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday.
• 75% discount on nursery fees for team members.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline for wellbeing support.
• Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to Perkaboo employee discounts.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Dedicated health and wellbeing support.
• Refer a Friend scheme with the potential to earn up to £750!

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.

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