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Nursery Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Vale View Community Primary School and Nursery, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-2531-135S
  • Posted:17/02/2022
  • Pay:KR3 - £18,425 (pro rata to £14,563 per year)
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:18/02/2022 at 15:00
  • Interviews:Shortlisting 22/02/2022

Advert

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.

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

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 32.5 Hours Per Week or on a part-time basis Monday to Friday, term-time and part-time

WE OFFER

  • A friendly nursery team 
  • A dedicated EYFS Academy 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

Vale View Primary School is proud to be part of the Whinless Down Academy Trust, a MAT committed to providing excellent local schools for local children. We work closely with our 2 partner schools, St Martins and Priory Fields to give children the very best learning experience. Our trust truly believes that learning changes lives.

Vale View is a one form entry school with a nursery. 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 our children. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for all staff at all levels and in all roles.

Vale View School benefits from the support of a range of support staff including a sports coach, specialist music teacher and a dedicated pastoral support mentor who contribute to the well being of pupils and staff.

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 Enhanced check, and references will be pursued. Please note that 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

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.