Nursery Assistant - Qualified or Unqualified

Cathedral View Childcare are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Nursery Assistant within our private setting based in Ely.

Our setting is a fantastic place to work, with a focus on progression, a real team spirit and a passion for working with children. We aspire to be outstanding in all we do and we welcome applications from like-minded persons. In return we offer NEST pension provision, paid holiday, continuous professional development and a good working environment with lots of support from the Management. The setting is closes its doors on December 23rd each year and does not reopen until the new year, allowing all staff to enjoy the festive period.

Throughout your role you are not alone, Cathedral View offer you full training, support and guidance to help you progress your career.

• Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being pro-active with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector.
• Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children; changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children.
• To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.
• Help with maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the nursery, ensure the setting is well presented each day and safe.
• Retaining confidentiality at all times.
• Attending team meetings and contribute relevant ideas.

Applicants Please Note : We are committed to Safeguarding and will need a full DBS check as well as 2 suitable references for this role.

This could be your perfect role if you are…

• Ready to embark on an exciting career journey – no two days will be the same.
• Full of smiles – attending nursery should be something all children look forward to, and you will play a big part in making sure each child feels at ease from the moment they arrive.
• Have a love for working with children – singing nursery rhymes, expressive arts and crafts, toilet training and teaching essential skills, are just a snapshot of some the activities you will participate in.
• A confident communicator – through regular communication, you will get to know the families and will build a trusting rapport with them.
• A true team player – you are an active participant and will exhibit commitment to the team in working co-operatively and providing support to the other Nursery Nurses.
• Passionate about making a difference – there is no other job quite like this that gives you that rewarding feeling of helping others.

We have a number of positions available - Hours of work can be part or full time.

Our setting offers all staff the opportunity to embark on an early years qualification where they do not already have one, but a qualification is not essential for this role.

Desired skills

• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and use our progress tracking system

Desired personal qualities

• Shows commitment and interest in wanting to establish a career in Early Years
• Reliable and punctual
• Honest and trustworthy
• Be willing to work as part of the team and on own initiative.
• Passionate and caring towards children

Future prospects

Opportunity to complete training at level 2 or 3 in the future with a view to progressing into a supervisory position within the setting such as room leader or management.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £6.70-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Day nursery

Work Location: In person