Early Years Assistant

Are you ready to be part of a team that parents rave about? At Rushden Day Nursery, our staff are known for going above and beyond to provide exceptional care. We are currently on the lookout for a Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 to join us on a permanent basis!

Hours: 40 hours per week (4.5 days)
Salary: £13.08 per hour

At Rushden Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly, welcoming, and secure environment for children aged 0-5 years, along with an out-of-school club for children up to 12 years. As a Level 2 Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to work with either our younger children (0-3 years) or support our preschool and out-of-school club (3-12 years), depending on your strengths and interests.

Our nursery is rated as GOOD by Ofsted, and we are dedicated to maintaining this high standard. Are you ready to join a team of knowledgeable practitioners who are passionate about supporting families and children?

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

• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for team members
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Learning and Development: Tailored training opportunities to support your career growth
• Pension: Company pension scheme
• Employee Discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts
• Mentoring: Participate in our employee mentoring programme
• Health and Wellbeing: Dedicated support for your health and wellbeing
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences 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.
• Support the smooth running of the nursery and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Build and maintain professional relationships, reporting any concerns to management.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Attend regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and company policies.

• Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification – essential
• Fluent 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

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.

At Rushden Nursery, part of the Family First Group, 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.