Nursery Assistant

Early Years Level 3 Qualification and previous experience leading a team is essential for this Nursery Deputy Manager / Room Lead role Join our vibrant team at Warlingham Day Nursery as a Nursery Deputy Manager / Room Lead and experience a happy workplace and tight-knit team.

Little Goslings is a home based early years setting in Beckenham. We have achieved 4 consecutive ‘Outstanding’ gradings from Ofsted. We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic, energetic but quiet, reliable and trustworthy individual to assist the everyday running of the setting, safeguard and support the children in our care and enable them to thrive and blossom. Duties will include - 🐥supporting children’s care and wellbeing 🐥undertaking safeguarding and other training specific to your job role 🐥assisting with the daily running of the setting, ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained at all times 🐥building respectful and nurturing relationships with the small people in your care, the other staff members and parents too 🐥planning and organising fun and interesting activities 🐥assisting with admin duties and liaising with parents 🐥Having a sense of humour & a happy disposition is essential No formal qualifications are required, however a warm, caring and nurturing persona is essential. Knowledge of the EYFS and early years curriculum and/or experience with children under 5 is desirable, however, if you are passionate about working with little ones, we can teach you along the way! You must be prepared to feel loved and special to many young children and their families… there is simply no other job like this one. The position is subject to a successful interview, enhanced DBS check and references. The position is for a week at the start of January. Monday 6th January- Thursday 9th January. 🐶🐶 Please note - we are a ‘home from home’ setting. We have a little dog called Rosie ( who also thinks she is a little person)

Working under the supervision of, and in partnership with the registered childcare provider. Will support the team by providing high quality care to the children, appropriate learning experiences, and help to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Duties include School pick ups and drop offs, support with fun daily activities.

We require an experienced Manager who shares our vision and values to create the highest possible standard in childcare. We are looking for someone with proven experience in running an excellent organisation, who is full of creativity, passion and commitment. You will have a natural affinity with parent partnerships and be focused on delivering excellent standards of care and education. You will be an exceptional leader and be able to develop and inspire your future team to provide a warm, stimulating and safe environment for the children. Responsibilities You will be responsible for the development and smooth running of the nursery. It is an exciting time with expansion on the horizon and a real opportunity to put your stamp on the nursery in terms of the routine, processes and provisions Your responsibilities will be varied and far reaching including; - Achieving and maintaining the highest standards of care - Leading, motivating and managing the staff team effectively - Supporting the management of staff recruitment and retention - Ensure all policies are implemented and adhered to at all times - Develop and maintain our excellent partnerships with parents - Maintain excellent records of all office files and paperwork Qualifications and experience - At least NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent minimum. BA(Hons) or EYPS an advantage - Significant post-qualification experience and relevant supervisory experience - Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to multiple targets and deadlines - Talented administrator with an eye for detail, ensure all records are maintained and up to date at all times and nursery paperwork is completed and accurate - Knowledge of health and safety legislation - Significant experience working within a large setting and managing 15+ staff - Extensive knowledge and experience of delivering OFSTED standards - Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a staff team, implement staff training and supervisions. - Passion and creativity for delivering outstanding childcare and learning - Experience with managing financial tasks including invoices, and accounting

We are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Support Worker to support our non verbal 16 year old son who has Autism with profound learning difficulties. We are looking for someone who is fit and active to help support our son engage in various activities over the summer holiday period and beyond. He loves the outdoors and particularly enjoys swimming, trampolining and going to parks and other recreational places. Our son is a very happy, loving and compliant young man so his support workers do have a lot of fun supporting him. Our support workers usually have a minimum of two weekend sessions per month and more during the school holidays based around their availability on a rota system. Requirements: - Prior experience working with children, especially those with special education needs - Knowledge or background in special education practices - Ability to work compassionately and patiently with individuals requiring extra support - Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children and their families - Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum. If you feel that this role will suit you, please apply.