Early Years Assistant (Qualified Practitioner or Level 3 Apprentice)
Permanent contract
Start date is negotiable
Apprentice, Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Childcare required
Flexible hours available (up to 40 hours per week)
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering creativity? We are on the lookout for creative, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our dedicated team. Could it be you?
We can offer:
· A welcome bonus and an annual salary rise
· Teacher-led professional development
· Flexible working hours
· Supportive career opportunities
· Discounted childcare and preferential admission to The Westgate School (t&cs apply)
· 24 days paid leave, increasing to 27 days after 5 years, as well as Bank/Public holidays
Our Ethos:
Our team creates a nurturing, safe and caring environment where the happiness and well-being of all children is paramount. We recognise that a child's parents or carers are their earliest and lifelong educators and advocates and therefore we value working together with parents' and carers to share our understanding of each child's needs and interests. All colleagues support our child centred approach which allows children to learn through play and sparks their curiosity through the use of 'In The Moment Planning' and continuous provision.
We would love to hear from anyone who has the following talents:
· Creative and Imaginative: do you have a knack of bringing stories and songs to life?
· Engaging and Cheerful: are you ready to bring a daily dose of fun and interactive play to our children?
· Flexible and Approachable: can you adapt to be children-led?
· Uses initiative and works well within a team: partnership is central to our ethos.
· Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ childcare qualified
· English and Maths GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent
Based in a modern, purpose-built setting with extensive indoor and outdoor learning facilities. Conveniently located in central Winchester, just a 10-minute walk from the train station.
"Awarm, friendly and caring environment, where staff have used their
patience and skills to positively encourage the development
and confidence of the children"
Parent feedback, September 2023
If our ethos and values reflect your own for early years provision and you are a qualified practitioner, we would love to hear from you Call us on to arrange a chat or visit.
We can offer:
* Flexible working pattern of up to 40 hours per week
* Occupational sick pay
* Generous employer contribution pension scheme (local government)
* Free on-site gym
* Reduced rate for childcare costs within our nursery
* Teacher-led professional development
* Discount scheme; variety of discounts on retail outlets, day trips, insurance
* Optical care up to £60 per year
* Welcome bonus of £500 after 1 year's service
* Preferential admission to The Westgate School for children (terms & conditions apply)
* Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
* Up to three days compassionate leave
* Access to 24-7 Employee Support Line
* Free on-site parking
Safeguarding:
The Rotherly Day Nursery and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Pre-employment checks:
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.
Equal Opportunities:
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
Visits are welcome, please contact us to arrange.
Please go to Rotherly Day Nursery for more information about our setting and to find the job description and application form.
Email completed Support Staff application forms to
Closing Date: 10th October
Interview Date: 14th October
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: Up to £28,372.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person