Job Description
Heene CE Primary School is delighted to be opening a new nursery in January and is seeking a dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to help shape this exciting new provision from the very beginning.
We will always give full, fair and unbiased consideration to any request from an employee to enter into a job-share arrangement, on the basis that 2 job share partners can be recruited.
Additional hours and bank cover opportunities may be available, subject to the needs of the children and the nursery provision.
Safeguarding Statement
Heene CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to hr@heeneprimary.co.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Application Form - Support Staff
Job Pack Nursery Assistant Level 2
#LI-DNI
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Nursery Teacher and Early Years team in providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment for children aged 2–4 years.
- Assisting with the preparation and delivery of high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Helping children to develop their independence, confidence, communication and social skills through play-based learning.
- Building positive relationships with children, encouraging their wellbeing, curiosity and engagement in learning.
- Supporting children's personal care needs, including toileting, handwashing and promoting good hygiene practices, in line with school policies.
- Preparing and organising learning resources, activities and indoor and outdoor learning environments.
- Observing children's learning and development and contributing to assessment records as directed by the Nursery Teacher.
- Ensuring the safe arrival, supervision and collection of children, working closely with parents and carers.
- Promoting high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and child welfare at all times.
- Supporting children with additional needs and helping to ensure an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
- Working positively with colleagues, parents, carers and external professionals to support children's development and wellbeing.
- Administering first aid when required and reporting accidents or incidents in accordance with school procedures. (First Aid training will be provided)
- Undertaking relevant training and professional development opportunities.
- Adhering to all school policies, procedures and expectations, including safeguarding, confidentiality and equalities responsibilities.
- Contributing to the Christian vision and values of Heene CE Primary School and supporting the wider life of the school community.
Qualifications
Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification
Preferably qualification in play work or experience in a relevant discipline.
Full First Aid Certificate (preferably Paediatric First Aid)
Child Protection L1
The bottom three of these can be provided if necessary.