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Nursery Assistant
Position: Nursery Assistant
Location: Horsham
Hours: Full:Time or Part:Time, Term:Time Only
Contract Type: Permanent or Fixed:Term
About The Role
Randstad Education is looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to join our partner nurseries and schools across Horsham. In this role, you will support young childrens early learning and development, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that allows them to thrive.
Benefits
If you are passionate about working with young children and supporting their growth and development, we would love to hear from you. Join Randstad Education as a Nursery Assistant and help shape the future of young children in our partner nurseries and schools. Apply today
Position: Nursery Assistant
Location: Horsham
Hours: Full:Time or Part:Time, Term:Time Only
Contract Type: Permanent or Fixed:Term
About The Role
Randstad Education is looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to join our partner nurseries and schools across Horsham. In this role, you will support young childrens early learning and development, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that allows them to thrive.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to work in various nursery and early years settings.
- Flexible full:time or part:time hours available.
- Ongoing support and professional development through Randstad Education.
- Chance to make a positive impact on childrens early learning experiences.
- Assist in the daily activities of the nursery, including play, learning, and mealtimes.
- Help plan and deliver activities that support childrens physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Ensure the safety, health, and well:being of all children in your care.
- Build positive relationships with children, encouraging their confidence and independence.
- Work collaboratively with nursery staff and teachers to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Help prepare and tidy the nursery or classroom, keeping the space clean and organised.
- Observe and monitor childrens progress, contributing to records and reports as needed.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing updates on their childs development.
- Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting is highly desirable.
- Caring, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting childrens development.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework is advantageous.
- Relevant childcare qualifications (such as NVQ Level 2 or 3) are beneficial but not essential.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
If you are passionate about working with young children and supporting their growth and development, we would love to hear from you. Join Randstad Education as a Nursery Assistant and help shape the future of young children in our partner nurseries and schools. Apply today
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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To work as a Nursery Assistant in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills, qualifications, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are generally required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues. Listening and explaining clearly is important.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building positive relationships with children and their families is essential for fostering a supportive learning environment.
3. Patience and Adaptability: Working with young children requires a lot of patience, as well as the ability to adapt to different situations and individual needs.
4. Organizational Skills: Keeping records, planning activities, and managing a classroom environment need good organizational abilities.
5. Creativity: Engaging children through fun and creative activities, arts and crafts, and games.
6. Observation Skills: Careful observation of children’s behaviour and development to assess their needs and progress.
7. Teamwork: Working well in a team with other staff members, as collaborations are key in a nursery setting.
Qualifications:
1. Formal Qualifications: While not always mandatory, having a qualification in childcare or early years education, such as:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
- Childcare NVQ
- Early Years Educator Qualification (Level 3)
2. First Aid Certification: A first aid qualification is often required to ensure the safety of children in your care.
3. Safeguarding Training: Understanding child protection and safeguarding practices is crucial.
4. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A background check is necessary, as you will be working with children.
Personal Attributes:
1. Passion for Working with Children: Genuine interest and enthusiasm for helping children learn and grow.
2. Empathy and Understanding: Being sensitive to the needs and feelings of children.
3. Resilience: Ability to handle the emotional and physical demands of working with young children.
4. Positive Attitude: A cheerful disposition can greatly influence the children’s experience.
5. Cultural Awareness: Understanding diversity and being respectful of different backgrounds and family structures.
Experience:
- Experience working with children, whether through voluntary work, placements, or in childcare settings, can be a significant advantage when applying for positions.
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