Job Description

POST TITLE:

Nursery assistant- Afternoon position

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager / Room Leader

THE ROLE:

Pippa's House Nursery is looking for an enthusiastic part time practitioner to join our team in Aldershot.

The role would be perfect for someone looking for afternoons only, working hours would predominantly be 12pm to 6pm. But flexibility on these times can be discussed.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, a real team player and will love the rewards and challenges of working with young children.

This position would suit a qualified candidate who is looking for something less demanding than a full time, key person role or an unqualified candidate exploring a career in childcare and the salary will reflect qualification level and prior childcare experience.

The position involves being a full part of all the activities and routines that form the nursery day, whilst you move from room to room providing cover for staff on their lunch breaks.

There will also be the opportunity for overtime but this is not an expectation

Please contact us to find out more about the Pippa's House family.

An enhanced DBS check is required by Pippa's House Nursery before any appointment can be confirmed.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children

To engage in play, learning activities and the personal care of children as directed by the room leader

To be flexible and cooperative, working across a range of rooms and ages

To share responsibility for the welfare of all children in your designated room, following systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care

To be reliable and punctual, maintaining staffing ratios at all times

To be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members, at all times.

To be a positive presence for the children and contribute to the friendly atmosphere.

To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the company.

This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

Reference ID: WEY p/t

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.40-13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person