Nursery Assistant inPeacehaven inPeacehaven PUBLISHED SAT 11 JAN 2025

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Opportunity to make a positive impact on children's early learning experiences.

Flexible working hours with options for full-time or part-time positions.

Ability to work in a variety of nurseries and early years settings, enhancing diverse experience.

Supportive work environment with ongoing professional development through Randstad Education.

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, offering financial benefits.

Collaboration with caring and enthusiastic team members, fostering a friendly workplace culture.

Randstad Education is looking for dedicated Nursery Assistants to join their partner nurseries and schools in Peacehaven, offering both full-time and part-time positions on a permanent or fixed-term basis. In this role, you will support young children's early learning and development by engaging in daily activities, assisting in the planning of educational experiences, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Key responsibilities include fostering positive relationships with children, collaborating with nursery staff, monitoring children's progress, and communicating with parents about their child's development.

Ideal candidates should have experience working with young children, a caring and patient demeanor, strong communication skills, and a basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. While relevant childcare qualifications are beneficial, they are not mandatory. The position offers competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an excellent chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives. If you are passionate about early childhood development, Randstad Education invites you to apply.

Position: Nursery Assistant

Location: Peacehaven

Hours: Full:Time or Part:Time, Term:Time Only

Contract Type: Permanent or Fixed:Term

About The Role

Randstad Education is seeking caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to work within our partner nurseries and schools across Peacehaven. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting young childrens early learning and development, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Support the day:to:day activities in the nursery, including play, learning, and meal times.
Assist in the planning and delivery of activities that promote childrens physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
Ensure the health, safety, and well:being of all children in your care.
Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their confidence and independence.
Work collaboratively with nursery staff and teachers to maintain a supportive and inclusive environment.
Assist with the preparation and tidying of the nursery or classroom, ensuring a clean and organised space.
Observe and monitor childrens progress, contributing to records and reports as needed.
Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing updates on their childs development and well:being.

Requirements

Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting is highly desirable.
A caring, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting childrens development.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
An 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.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Opportunity to work in a variety of nurseries and early years settings.
Flexibility with 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.

How

If you are passionate about working with young children and helping them grow and develop, 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

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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.