Job summary
Employer heading
Nursery Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
Playdays Day Nursery is based on site at The James Cook University Hospital and is registered by OFSTED the Early Years directorate to cater for 86 children a day. The age range covers children from 6 weeks until school age.
The nursery is open from 6.45am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday for 52 weeks throughout the year.
To provide a caring and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
To ensure the health and well being of children in our care.
To actively contribute to the monitoring and recording of children's development and the sharing of information with other professionals, both internally and externally.
This post is a permanent 37.5 hour contract and offers good holiday entitlements and other NHS benefits.
Main duties of the job
To adhere to OFSTED Standards and Regulations.
To ensure compliance with child protection procedures.
To adhere to Trust and Nursery Policies and Procedures.
To maintain the health and safety of children in our care, carrying out risk assessments when required.
To take the lead in challenging and providing quality care and education.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
Working for South Tees NHS Foundation Trust provides varied opportunities both within the nursery and within other departments.
The nursery offers good annual leave entitlements and good training opportunities both mandatory and for continuous professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the ‘about this job’ link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NNEB /BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent
- GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Berry
- Job title
- Nursery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 282810
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