Job Description

Little Ripley Day Nurseries seeks an enthusiastic nursery assistant to join our friendly and experienced team.

As a family-run business with an established and growing group of nurseries, you will have the opportunity to progress your career whilst applying your knowledge and expertise to help create a nurturing and engaging environment in which children can thrive.

Salary and Benefits

Up to 12.75 per hour 26,520 per annum pro rata, dependent on age and experience.

Full provision of training (both virtual and in-person) at all levels will be provided by Little Ripley, with all costs covered. Routine salary reviews and opportunity for in house promotion / career progression. 28 days of annual leave as a minimum, including bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday with opportunity for increased annual leave based on positive attendance and increasing service. Free staff meals provided on-site.

Responsibilities

Ensure children are cared for in a happy, secure and stimulating environment. Have knowledge, understanding and confidence in keeping children safe and implement Little Ripley's safeguarding procedures appropriately. Carry out a key person role, building effective relationships with the parents and children and meeting the children's individual care and learning needs. Supervise, observe, encourage, and support the children in meeting their personal targets through their interest in ensuring they progress and develop leading them onto the path of school readiness. Plan, prepare and deliver the curriculum with the team to consistently meet the requirements of the EYFS.

Schedule

Part-time: Monday-Friday 20 Hours per week 2pm - 6pm

Our Nurseries

Little Ripley now consists of a group of seventeen nurseries in Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Great Barr and Kingstanding areas. All nurseries Ofsted rated as Outstanding or Good. Open from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday-Friday. We are open all year round (52 weeks) and are closed on Bank Holidays. Our aim at Little Ripley is to provide a happy, safe and caring environment in which both children and staff can thrive.

Safeguarding

Little Ripley Day Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 12.75 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends Overtime
Experience:

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