Overview
Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality care for babies and children.
Responsibilities
* Lead Engaging Activities: Assist in creating and delivering a stimulating range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to children aged 0-5 years.
* Foster a Welcoming Environment: Ensure parents feel comfortable and involved by encouraging their participation and fostering open communication.
* Maintain High Standards: Uphold excellent hygiene standards for children, equipment, and the premises.
* Promote Independence: Support children in developing their independence and individuality within a nurturing group setting.
* Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and activities.
* Monitor and Assess: Observe, monitor, and assess children’s learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
What We Offer
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.
If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to contact Christine Lovell, Childcare Manager, for an informal discussion about the role.
What Will I Need?
You will be required to have a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification and a Level 1 in Safeguarding Training.
Rewards and Benefits
* Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
* Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
* Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
* Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
* Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
* Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
* Discounted DCC gym membership.
* Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
* Trade Union membership.
* A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
Social Media
Don’t see the perfect role for you right now? Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on new opportunities at Durham County Council. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process. Take a closer look: Equality Diversity and Inclusion in our Workforce.
Interviews
It is anticipated that interviews will be held 13th October 2025. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
How to Apply
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate essential and desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be shortlisted. If you require support when applying for this role, contact the Recruitment Team via email RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 26 27 27 selecting option 2 for CYPS. We collect personal information from you when you register with North East Jobs and make an application. Details on how we process your personal data are available in our Privacy Notice.
#J-18808-Ljbffr