Nursery Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ever dreamed of being a Puffin?
· Can you turn a frown upside down?
· Can you pretend to eat Playdough, and drink invisible tea?
· Do you have the ability to make every child feel that they are the only one you have ever wanted to play with, even in a group?
· Could you read a story using character voices whilst being constantly interrupted?
· You will know that the most important part of your uniform is the smile!
· You know that a good day at work sees you going home covered in glitter, paint and goodness only knows what else!
· You understand the importance of play in a child’s development, and the influence that you have on their learning.
· You love the feeling of seeing a child move through the nursery and emerge ready for school, due in part to the skills you have taught them.
· And the list goes on….
If this sound like you, then a career at Puffins of Exeter could be ideal.
We are currently recruiting for Nursery Assistants and Early Years Educators on full or part time contracts
In return we offer you a permanent contract of up to 40 hours per week, plus we offer great opportunities for professional development and further training, together with a good range of other benefits including 28 days holiday, pension scheme, uniform, Employee Assistance Scheme, long service bonus, subsidised childcare and staff discount scheme.
Puffins are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employing a workforce that reflects the cultural diversity of our society. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 - 40 per week
Salary: Up to £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: UNQ Feb23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nursery Assistant roles across Puffins of Exeter Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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