Nursery Assistant - Little Owls Swarcliffe
Hours:
37 hours (all year round) – working on the 8am to 6pm shift pattern Contract:
Permanent Location:
Little Owls Swarcliffe Are you interested in a career in childcare? Little Owls nurseries are currently recruiting for nursery assistants. Little Owls is a great place to progress in your childcare career and many of our nursery assistants move on to become managers. We support staff to learn and progress by offering regular training. We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence. About the role As a nursery assistant based in one of our Little Owls nurseries you will be part of a great team and will deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. It is rewarding work, as well as energetic and at times challenging. You will: Provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families Observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to reports of their progress Liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors About you: We are looking for qualified, enthusiastic, adaptable candidates with personal qualities to care for and develop young children. You must have: excellent communication and listening skills ability to safeguard and motivate children and sustain their interest in play activities ability to write reports and plans to document children’s learning, development and wellbeing to the required standard We expect the following experience and qualifications: minimum of level 2 qualification in childcare. Benefits: a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further How to apply Apply for this job online. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact: Andrea Smith, Children and Family Service – Tel: 0113 3784516 Email: andrea.smith@leeds.gov.uk Applications received are assessed for shortlisting every two weeks. We hold interview panels regularly to fill ongoing vacancies in our nurseries. Please be aware that successful applicants will be employed by LCC and not a particular centre and could be asked to work at any of the city wide Little Owls Nurseries. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Job Description Job purpose Under the general direction of the Manager and senior staff, the Nursery Assistant role is to work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. Responsibilities To provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families. To observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress. To maintain client confidentiality. To liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors involved with a child and their family. To report any injury or accident, ensuring that health and safety of the individual is maintained. To support student placements and provide training and development activities as necessary. To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions. Qualifications It is an essential requirement of this post that the post holder should hold a minimum of a relevant Level 2 qualification as defined by the Sector Skills Council for Childcare. Experience required Experience of working with children and/or families Experience of work in a nursery or childcare environment Behavioural and other characteristics required Committed to continuous improvement Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development
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Hours:
37 hours (all year round) – working on the 8am to 6pm shift pattern Contract:
Permanent Location:
Little Owls Swarcliffe Are you interested in a career in childcare? Little Owls nurseries are currently recruiting for nursery assistants. Little Owls is a great place to progress in your childcare career and many of our nursery assistants move on to become managers. We support staff to learn and progress by offering regular training. We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence. About the role As a nursery assistant based in one of our Little Owls nurseries you will be part of a great team and will deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. It is rewarding work, as well as energetic and at times challenging. You will: Provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families Observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to reports of their progress Liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors About you: We are looking for qualified, enthusiastic, adaptable candidates with personal qualities to care for and develop young children. You must have: excellent communication and listening skills ability to safeguard and motivate children and sustain their interest in play activities ability to write reports and plans to document children’s learning, development and wellbeing to the required standard We expect the following experience and qualifications: minimum of level 2 qualification in childcare. Benefits: a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further How to apply Apply for this job online. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact: Andrea Smith, Children and Family Service – Tel: 0113 3784516 Email: andrea.smith@leeds.gov.uk Applications received are assessed for shortlisting every two weeks. We hold interview panels regularly to fill ongoing vacancies in our nurseries. Please be aware that successful applicants will be employed by LCC and not a particular centre and could be asked to work at any of the city wide Little Owls Nurseries. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Job Description Job purpose Under the general direction of the Manager and senior staff, the Nursery Assistant role is to work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. Responsibilities To provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families. To observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress. To maintain client confidentiality. To liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors involved with a child and their family. To report any injury or accident, ensuring that health and safety of the individual is maintained. To support student placements and provide training and development activities as necessary. To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions. Qualifications It is an essential requirement of this post that the post holder should hold a minimum of a relevant Level 2 qualification as defined by the Sector Skills Council for Childcare. Experience required Experience of working with children and/or families Experience of work in a nursery or childcare environment Behavioural and other characteristics required Committed to continuous improvement Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development
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