We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Jubilee Wood Nursery in Fishermead. The nursery is situated next to Jubilee Wood Primary School, located in Fishermead, a short walk from Central Milton Keynes. We offer full and part-time care for up to 82 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between teh hours of 07.15 - 18.30. Role: To support a holistic approach to the curriculum To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met To ensure a high level of well-being among children To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures To assist in the smooth day to day running of your group To carry out tasks requested Responsibility To ensure the interactions with children are high quality and based on individual need/stage of development To demonstrate a positive approach to children’s behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents To ensure the environment offers rich, first hand learning opportunities for all children which accommodates a holistic approach to the curriculum To support in making sure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside To ensure children’s interests are being met and appropriate teaching methods are being used to extend children’s thinking and learning. To support all staff, working as part of a team, adapting your role as necessary, and taking on specific responsibilities as required, including supporting inexperienced staff. To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children. To ensure all children are making progress to their full potential To understand and implement planning in the moment To carry out observations regularly and are of high quality and in-line with Acorn’s recommendations for planning in the moment To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent To ensure all children have the opportunity to be physically challenged To support with paperwork in relation to the child, for example care plans, all about me forms, medicine forms, transition forms and two-year progress check (where appropriate) etc To understand the key person approach and be an effective key person To cascade any information or updates to the management and your staff team To keep abreast and adhere with changes in accordance to Acorn’s policies and procedures To safeguard all children in our care Expectations To have a good understanding of Acorn’s core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice A high-quality provision to support children’s learning across the curriculum To value parents as partners For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management At Acorn, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As an inclusive employer, we’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Benefits Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually 65% Childcare discount - Pro rata depending on contracted hours Generous family leave Christmas closure 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans Enhanced pension scheme Cyclescheme Techscheme Length of Service awards Summer and Christmas parties Pay advances for when times are tough Employee assistance wellbeing programme Vacancy Reference: JWNA Posted via: eyrecruit