Part Time Nursery Assistant

We are the internal recruitment partner for The Peterborough School, a well-established and highly successful Independent Day School situated in a beautiful setting close to the city centre.

We are presenting an exciting opportunity for an experienced Part-Time Nursery Assistant, to join the “Outstanding” Nursery, working 30 hours per week across Monday – Friday.

As the Nursery Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a caring and supportive environment for the children whilst assisting the Nursery Practitioners with their daily duties.

You will thrive at creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for the children in the Nursery, setting up and tidying away planned activities. You will work closely with a dedicated and talented team, happy and friendly children, and supportive parents in a beautiful setting.

If you are a motivated and passionate Nursery Assistant and are keen to work alongside a team of dedicated staff, then this is a great opportunity to work for a reputable employer with fantastic benefits and learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience of working with children.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Maintain and complete records and documentation accurately.
• Excellent ability to use childcare knowledge to develop children’s skills.
• A genuine motivation to work with children and young people and promote their safety and wellbeing.
• Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, parents, and team members.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of £15,075 – £16,950 dependent on skills knowledge and experience.
• 30 hours per week, working 9am-3pm across Monday-Friday.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and closure over Christmas. (pro-rata)
• £1000 referral bonus.
• 50% discounted nursery fees.
• Free lunches.
• Free use of the fitness suite.
• Free uniform provided.
• Free onsite parking.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Learning and progression opportunities, including 3 dedicated paid staff training days across the year.

As part of The Peterborough School, established in 1895, you join a supportive family, with a long history of success. Joining the wider team, you will enjoy further benefits that being part of a thriving workplace brings. The Nursery recently expanded too, signalling the School’s success and ambition for the future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

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