Unqualified Nursery Assistant
hace 8 días
Oxford
Nursery Assistant Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time or Part-Time Available Location: Oxfordshire Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available UES1 About the Role A welcoming nursery in Oxfordshire is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in childcare and gain valuable experience within a supportive and nurturing environment. Working alongside experienced Early Years practitioners, you will help create a safe, engaging, and stimulating setting where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and develop through play. No formal childcare qualification is required, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for working with young children. Key Responsibilities • Support children aged 0–5 years with their learning, care, and development, • Assist with delivering engaging activities and play experiences, • Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment, • Support children's social, emotional, physical, and communication development, • Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting, and transitions, • Observe children's progress and provide feedback to the nursery team, • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times What We’re Looking For Essential: • A genuine passion for working with young children, • Previous experience working with children is desirable, whether in a nursery, school, care, or voluntary setting, • Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years setting, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), • Right to Work in the UK Desirable: • Experience within a nursery or Early Years setting, • Knowledge of the EYFS framework, • Paediatric First Aid qualification, • Interest in completing an Early Years or Childcare qualification What This Role Offers • ASAP and September start opportunities available, • Full-time and part-time opportunities available, • Supportive and friendly nursery team, • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, • Long-term and permanent opportunities available, • Opportunity to gain valuable Early Years experience and make a positive impact on children's learning and development