An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support for Learning Assistant to become a valued member of our nursery team, within Cornton Nursery. You will be fully involved in the life and work of the nursery, providing invaluable support and helping to contribute towards high quality early learning & childcare. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed individuals with experience of working with children of different ages and abilities, including those with specific additional support including medical needs. You will work within an enthusiastic and hard-working team to create enriching experiences for children. You will be a reliable, patient and innovative individual, who will work effectively in partnership with others. In addition, you will have good communication and organisational skills, a positive and solution focused attitude, and show a commitment to ongoing professional development.
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
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The Benefits
1. 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
2. Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
3. Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
4. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
5. Carers Leave
6. Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
7. Access to Health & Wellbeing support
8. Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
9. Cycle to Work Scheme
10. Lift share Scheme
11. Car Lease Scheme
12. Technology Benefit Scheme