This is a part time – 24.5 hours per week, permanent position.
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in the 2-5’s room. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment in which the children can flourish and thrive.
No qualification is necessary for the post but experience with working with children under 5 years is required.
Working pattern: Monday 11.45-2.30, Tuesday 8.30-5.30, Wednesday 10.15-2.30, Thursday 8.30-2.30, Friday 11.45-2.45 (24.5 hours)
You will be:
• Assisting the nursery nurses with the care and supervision of the children
• Assisting with the preparation and provision of suitable activities
• Attending to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children, working in partnership with parents to ensure that each child reaches their potential
• Participating in on-going training.
You should have:
• Experience of working with children under 5 years
• A good standard of written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A commitment to working in partnership with parents to provide a high standard of childcare.
For more information about the nursery please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/nursery
*Please note: the successful applicant will need to be subject to a background disclosure check (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.
This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, so the successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
Closing date: 2nd March
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th March
Benefits
Oxford Brookes is a great place to work and we really look after our staff. Benefits include up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days (this includes 13 bank holiday and concessionary days). Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports’ facilities). For more about the benefits of working for Brookes please see the document called “All about Brookes”.
We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.
In addition, all employees have access to:
* Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
* An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
* Discounted travel options
* TOTUM card discount scheme
* Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
* Training and development opportunities
* A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.