Job Description

Based in the seaside town of Penarth, we are a well-established, family run nursery, proud of our local reputation for providing high quality child care and education. We are currently looking to employ a Nursery Assistant and School Run Supervisor to join our team.

This role involves taking small groups of children aged 3-7 from nursery to their school/state nursery session and collecting them at the end of their session by car or on foot. Between school runs, the successful candidate will also assist in one of our nursery groups, Dormice (under-twos), Squirrels (age 2-3) or Kingfishers (age 3+).

Essential qualities sought:

Experience of caring for and travelling with young children

A positive, warm and friendly nature

Full driving licence with at least 2 years' experience of driving

Confidence to drive and park large automatic people-carriers and electric vehicles with practice

Able to work independently and to take initiative

Reliable and responsible, with excellent timekeeping

Strong people skills, able to build rapport and trust with children

In return, we offer:

Between 8.30am and 5pm Monday-Friday

Part time and full time hours available

Free training

Opportunities to take fully-funded industry-recognised level 2 and 3 childcare qualifications

Opportunities to progress into a Practitioner role once qualified

Discounted childcare

A clear and fair pay structure

Annual pay review

The support of a welcoming and experienced team

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore successful candidates will need to provide two references and an enhanced DBS check before employment can commence.

Read our most recent inspection report here: https://www.careinspectorate.wales/hazelhurst-childrens-nursery

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover note. If you have any questions, or for an informal chat, please call Ria on 029 2070 3514.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Pay: 12.25-12.89 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount
Experience:

driving: 2 years (required) childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

DBS certificate and are on the DBS Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: In person