Nursery Assistant

Position: Childcare Practitioner

Hours: Permanent | 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | £14.00 per hour

At Handkerchief Nursery, we are more than just a nursery; we are a vibrant, nature-focused community dedicated to providing an exciting outdoor forest school experience. 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 creating stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities for all our children, inviting parents to join in the fun and supporting our community.

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 crucial in shaping their lifelong outcomes, and we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high-quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education.

We are looking to fill two positions :

• 1 Part-Time - 30 hours
• 1 Full-Time - 40 hours

• 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, or EY Educator

At Handkerchief Nursery, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive 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
• 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: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme

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 Nursery is 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.