Early Years Assistant

Greenfield Little School seeks to appoint an Early Years (Nursery) Assistant. We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our Little School and support the effective delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to children in Little School ensuring the individual needs of children in Little School are met. Little School is open all year and you will be working in an environment which is fully supported by the School.

Experience of working with children under 3 is preferred, but not essential. The successful candidates will be friendly, adaptable, flexible, well organised and confident dealing with parents, staff and pupils.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Supervise or support adult planned and child led activities, including messy play, crafts, reading and physical activities inside and out
• Helping to maintain, organise, tidy and clean nursery equipment and resources
• Assist in serving meals, including spoon feeding some infants

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme – employer contribution 14.10% of your salary
• 33 days paid holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Time off between Christmas and New Year holiday, in addition to annual leave
• Duvet day (after successful probationary period)
• Hot lunch available during term time
• Tea and coffee available during breaks
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Staff discount on school fees (after successful probationary period)
• Annual staff functions
• Various schemes including eyecare, flu jab, cycle to work scheme and tech scheme
• Ongoing continuous development and Early Years quality training and mentoring
• Beautiful nursery facilities, including on site Forest School and access to 10 acres of grounds
• Part of the supportive and welcoming Greenfield School community
• Professional, passionate, and friendly team

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and candidates will be interviewed at the earliest possible opportunity.

Start Date

As soon as possible

How to apply

Please ensure you have read the school's Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies, as well as the job description, before completing the Non-Teaching Staff application form (all of which can be found on our website).

Applications should be emailed, with a covering letter to the email address detailed on the application form.

Only the school's application form will be considered. We are unable to accept CVs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Day nursery

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Reference ID: GF/LS
Expected start date: 03/07/2023