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Assistant Room Leader - The Little Bumblebee Nursery - London

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Job Purpose
To support the Room Leader in the day-to-day running of the nursery room, ensuring children receive high-quality care, learning, and development opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Room Leader Assistant will help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment whilst acting as a positive role model for staff and children.
Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Room Support

  1. Support the Room Leader in the day-to-day running and organisation of the room. 
  2. Lead the room in the absence of the Room Leader, ensuring routines and standards are maintained. 
  3. Act as a positive role model for staff, children, and families. 
  4. Assist with staff deployment and maintaining effective room organisation. 
  5. Support the induction and mentoring of new staff, students, and volunteers. 
  6. Monitor room standards and report concerns to the Room Leader or management. 

Childcare and Learning

  1. Ensure children receive high-quality care, learning, and development opportunities. 
  2. Support the planning and delivery of activities in line with the EYFS and Birth to Five Matters. 
  3. Observe, assess, and record children's learning and development accurately. 
  4. Support children's communication, language, social, emotional, and physical development. 
  5. Promote positive behaviour and support children's emotional wellbeing. 
  6. Support children with SEND, EAL, and additional needs through inclusive practice. 

Parent Partnerships

  1. Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers. 
  2. Provide feedback to parents regarding children's wellbeing, learning, and development. 
  3. Support settling-in sessions and transitions between rooms and schools. 

Safeguarding and Welfare

  1. Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at all times. 
  2. Report safeguarding concerns immediately in accordance with nursery procedures. 
  3. Ensure children are supervised appropriately and ratios are maintained. 
  4. Complete accident, incident, medication, sleep, and care records accurately. 
  5. Support the completion of health and safety checks and risk assessments. 

Compliance and Administration

  1. Ensure nursery policies, procedures, and statutory requirements are followed. 
  2. Maintain accurate children's records and room documentation. 
  3. Support inspections, audits, and quality assurance processes. 
  4. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. 

Environment and Resources

  1. Help maintain a clean, safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment. 
  2. Ensure resources are organised, accessible, and well maintained. 
  3. Support outdoor learning and the development of engaging learning environments. 
  4. Assist with room displays and documentation that reflect children's learning. 

Professional Responsibilities

  1. Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, training, and professional development opportunities. 
  2. Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Room Leader, Deputy Manager, or Nursery Manager.

Person Specification
Essential

  • Level 3 Early Years Childcare qualification.
  • Good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
  • 1 year experience working with children aged 0–5 years.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work using own initiative.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
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En JOB TODAY desde junio, 2026

The Little Bumblebee Nursery provides high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 0–5 years.

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