Early Years Assistant

Hourly Rate: £13.47 per hour

Working Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? Acre Wood Day Nursery is on the lookout for a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant team! We believe in putting children at the heart of everything we do, and we need someone who shares our commitment to delivering an engaging and enriching curriculum.

As part of our team, you’ll contribute to an environment where children feel safe and secure. Our recent OFSTED report highlights our "warm and nurturing interactions" and our high expectations for every child. Join us in creating positive and flourishing tomorrows!

As a Nursery Practitioner, your main duties will include:

• Providing stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensuring compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Supporting the smooth running of the nursery and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Building strong professional relationships and addressing any concerns in line with company policies.
• Facilitating a key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participating in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and company policies.

*Please note that these duties are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

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 rewards 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 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 background.