Job Description

Nursery Assistant (Unqualified)

Rosewood Children's Day Nursery

Hours:

16 to 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm

Contract:

Permanent

Age requirement:

Applicants must be aged 18 or over

Qualifications:

No formal childcare qualifications needed

Salary:

Dependent on experience

We are looking for a kind, reliable and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team at Rosewood Children's Day Nursery. You do not need any previous experience or qualifications, just a genuine love for being around young children and a willingness to learn.

If you enjoy play, creativity and being part of a friendly team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will be joining us at an exciting time as our nursery continues to grow, with a new room opening soon.

About the role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will help create a warm, safe and happy environment for the children in our care. You will spend your days supporting play, joining in with activities, and helping children to explore and have fun.

Your role will include:

Helping to keep children safe, comfortable and happy throughout the day Supporting play and creative activities both indoors and outdoors Setting up and tidying away resources and play areas Assisting with daily routines, including snack and meal times Following our nursery policies and safeguarding procedures Working as part of a supportive team that values kindness and teamwork
You will work alongside experienced practitioners who will guide and support you in your role.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

Caring and patient with a friendly personality Confident joining in with play, songs and activities Creative and happy to get involved in messy or imaginative play Reliable and able to follow guidance from senior staff A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a team Professional and willing to learn new skills

Why join Rosewood

A friendly, welcoming team that truly care about one another Lovely nursery setting with great outdoor learning spaces Full support and training provided from day one Opportunities to gain childcare qualifications from Level 2 to Level 7 Funded apprenticeships available if you would like to train and progress A caring, inclusive environment where every staff member is valued

How to apply

Please complete an application form to be considered for the role.
Forms are available directly from the nursery. You can contact the office through our website, by phone on 01608 238065, or by email at kelly@rosewooddaynursery.onmicrosoft.com for more details.

All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the DBS website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, before the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,396.00-27,040.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 45 per week

Work Location: In person