Nursery Assistant

Location: London Road, Waterlooville

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Salary: £28,308.80 per annum

At Woodberry Waterlooville, we offer a modern, spacious nursery with beautiful gardens and direct outdoor access from every room. Our setting is designed to encourage free-flow play and exploration. Located just outside the town center, we provide excellent transport links, free onsite parking, and a warm, supportive team culture.

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 24 days off, your birthday off, plus bank holidays!
• 75% Childcare Discount: A fantastic benefit for your little ones.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential helpline.
• Career Development: Tailored training and progression opportunities.
• Company Pension Scheme: Secure your future with us.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing great people into our team.
• Free Onsite Parking & Excellent Transport Links: Convenience at your fingertips.
• Team Events & Celebrations: Join us for fun throughout the year!

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met, delivering a high standard of professional care and education.
• Observe, assess, and plan a stimulating range of early years activities.
• Engage as a professional team member, exhibiting a flexible attitude and a willingness to develop new skills.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, regularly reviewing and applying them.
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management.
• Enhance the overall daily needs of children, supporting their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 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.

Woodberry Day Nursery - Waterlooville is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone.