Job Description

About Us

At Jellytots Nursery, we believe a nursery should feel like a second home. We are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Our mission is to support the development and well-being of every child while fostering strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

Role Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and positive individuals with a genuine love for childcare and a passion for supporting young children's development. You will play a vital role in creating a nurturing, stimulating environment and delivering high-quality care and learning experiences that help each child thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for all children. Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development. Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Foster creativity and curiosity through play-based learning initiatives. Monitor and support children's progress, adapting activities to meet individual needs. Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming nursery space that reflects our educational values. Collaborate with fellow practitioners to share ideas and continuously improve the quality of care.

Essential Skills & Qualities

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds and offer full training to help you succeed. This role may suit someone who would like a career change and bring transferable skills into a rewarding new profession. If you have a genuine passion for working with children, this role could be perfect for you. Key qualities include:

Strong communication skills to engage with children, families, and colleagues. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good organisational skills and attention to detail. Willingness to learn and adapt as you develop your knowledge of early years education. Creativity and enthusiasm to deliver fun, play-based learning experiences. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Safeguarding Commitment

Jellytots Nursery is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are subject to thorough reference and DBS checks.

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

Pay: 10.21-12.30 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person