Nursery Assistant

Hazel Tree Education are currently supporting a Private Day Nursery founded in 2003 and now has 6 settings across Leigh, Wigan and Bolton.

The overall aim for the nurseries is to ensure that all children are ready for each transition in their life whether that be to a new room in the nursery or to begin their journey to school. Each child is viewed as an individual and the learning intentions are planned purposefully around each child’s interests.

We are looking for qualified nursery assistants to support this setting on a long-term, short-term, temp to perm and day-to-day basis.

We can offer flexibility as we cover a variety of shifts, between 8am-6pm, Monday- Friday.

If successful you will be joining an environment experienced in child development and early years teaching to ensure that the children receive first class educational experiences.

The successful candidate will:

• A recognised qualification in Childcare Level 2 or 3
• Have experience supporting children aged 0-5 in a formal setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS
• Have a calm, pro-active nature
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Have an excellent standard of written and verbal English

Duties:

• Patience, creativity, and a passion for working with young children.
• To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.
• To work with all age groups, and cover in different rooms as required.
• To follow and implement all of the policies and procedures set out by the nursery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and colleagues.

Requirements:

• Right to Work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS on the update Service or be willing to purchase one at a cost of £60.50
• At least two references covering the last two years of employment
• An understanding of how to effectively safeguard children in an education setting

In return, we can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay – all pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations) – we make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to
• Christmas Week Closure and 3pm finish on Christmas Eve

To find out more about Hazel Tree Education and why we’re the first-choice agency for education staff and schools, visit www.hazel-tree.co.uk or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Hazel Tree Education is an education specific recruitment organisation, specialising in short-term, temporary, and flexible supply work in mainstream schools and alternative provisions around the North West. We, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Please be advised that applicants will be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks and our ongoing commitment to safeguarding.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants.