Nursery Assistant 2 Days - Fixed Term

Vale View Community Primary School and Nursery, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2531-169S
• Posted:11/06/2025
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:25/06/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:27/06/2025

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Due to the increasing numbers at our popular nursery, we are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join us.

Do you enjoy making mud pies, exploring the undergrowth for creepy crawlies, drinking imaginary cups of tea and crawling in and out of pirate ships? If so, we could be the nursery for you!

We are looking to appoint a caring, confident and loyal Nursery Assistant who is passionate about working with children, and helping them to fulfil their potential.  We are looking for someone who is friendly and approachable, able to work on their own initiative and to manage their time effectively and who is driven to provide opportunities and enjoyment for children allowing us all to achieve together.

The successful candidate will have a varied role, supporting children in the nursery as well as working with small groups or individuals as needed, providing additional support under the direction of the Nursery Manager and Trust EYFS Manager.

You will be joining an incredible group of people who love what we do and have great fun doing it! We believe in our staff and aim to support them to be the best they can be, and to progress in their career. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to identify and follow best practice within the nursery setting to ensure it is maintained and safe for all children
• Promote learning through play, following the EYFS Profile
• Ability to provide care to all children whilst creating a trusting and friendly atmosphere 
• Attend staff meetings within nursery setting if required
• Oversee and maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment
• Plan, observe and keep records of the child's development to inform parents
• Changing nappies or helping with potty/toilet training
• Working with any health and social care professionals, where necessary
• Be a Key Worker
• Be a Paediatric First Aider 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Ability to successfully interact with children
• A caring and patient nature
• Ability to be punctual and trustworthy at all times
• Ability to be a team player and able to have the initiative to work alone
• Experience within childcare sector preferred
• Childcare qualifications are essential - level 3 desirable, level 2 considered. 
• Good communication skills both with children and parents
• Consider applications from those able to work 13 Hours Per Week (2 Days) 08.30 - 15.30 term-time on a fixed term contract until 31/08/2026.

WE OFFER

• A friendly nursery team 
• A dedicated EYFS Trust Manager 
• Professional training and development
• Lovely children and families 
• Close EYFS support and practice across the Whinless Down Academy

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued.

If you would like to arrange a visit to Vale View Nursery please contact Sarah Hayward sbm@vale-view.kent.sch.uk or call 01304 202821 for this to be arranged.

Information about the school

The Whinless Down Academy Trust aims to provide excellent opportunities for local children, in local schools, run by local people. It is a primary school only Trust, based in Dover, Kent, comprising of Vale View, Priory Fields and St Martins. Collaborative working is integral to our trust approach, and we continue to support and learn from each other.

We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our pupils. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for staff at all levels and in all roles - fulfilling out true belief that learning changes lives.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will conduct an online search of all shortlisted applicants. The purpose of this search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lisa Sprigmore (Headteacher)
• Address:Vale View Road, Elms Vale, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP
• Telephone: (01304) 202821
• Email: sbm@vale-view.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 202821

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Nursery Assistant Job Description
• Nursery Assistant Person Specification
• WDAT Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
• WDAT Privacy Notice Job Applicants
• WDAT Ex-Offenders Policy