Job Description

Job description

Are you passionate about childcare? Are you interested in a role working with children of all ages across the nursery? We are looking for a nursery nurse to provide lunch time cover and bank staff covering staff holidays and sickness.

Bank Staff Position:

This is a flexible position with varied hours and shifts 7.30am - 6pm Monday - Friday, to work in rooms with the children to cover staff absences. (You must be able to work between the hours of 7.30am - 6pm).

Responsibilities include

Caring for needs of children.

Taking part in activities with children and monitoring/observation.

Working flexibly as required within the nursery.

Your day to day responsibilities in this role will include:

Supported supervision of children aged 0-5. Supervising and monitoring the safety of the children. Feeding and changing the children, as needed. Planning day to day activities. Building strong relationships with parents. Keeping records of children's progress, routines, and interests.

Desired Skills

Good communication skills Ability to communicate on a variety of levels - between parents, children and colleagues Awareness of safeguarding Willingness to learn

Desired personal qualities

Genuine desire to work in the children sector Have a good sense of humour Ability to work under pressure Friendly and outgoing Patient Passion for the outdoors

Why work with us?

Competitive salary. Company pension contributions. Guaranteed holiday allowance. PlayTime - our staff benefit scheme. Save hundreds of pounds per year when shopping by using our discounts scheme. Staff appreciation events throughout the year. We will work with you to provide the training that you need to progress your career. Option of a free hot lunch each day. Uniform and outdoor coat provided. On site parking available.
We take safeguarding seriously, so the successful candidate will be subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Melton Mowbray LE13: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

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