Overview
Overview
We have a number of permanent roles for Level 2 and 3 Nursery Assistants all over the London area. Areas we are currently recruiting for include Coulsdson, Eltham, Croydon, Thornton Heath, Bromley, Greenwich, Sydenham and more. All of our outstanding Nurseries and Schools offer a rewarding, supportive and welcoming environment so please get in touch with the team to find out more about your next career move.
Qualifications & skills required.
- NVQ Level 2,3 or Equivalent in Childcare and Education or have at least one years’ experience working as a Nursery Nurse within an Early Years setting.
- Knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum
- A strong understanding of child development
- A passion for working with the under-fives
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- The ability to use your own initiative
- An understanding of all nursery duties
The Role
- Helping to oversee, maintain and organise a clean, tidy, child-friendly environment
- Supervise activities, such as messy play, crafts, cooking, reading, and outdoor/physical pursuits
- Organise other staff to do activities with children
- Safeguard children at all times
- Cater for children with additional needs in an appropriate manner
- Encourage independent learning on a daily basis
- Feeding suitable meals, snacks and drinks
- Changing nappies or helping with potty/toilet training
- Teaching general life skills, such as basic hygiene and manners
- Working with any health and social care professionals, where necessary, and undertaking any relevant admin/paperwork
- Ensure regular communication and interaction with parents to update them on their child’s progress.
- Take responsibility for a planned programme of activities for the children, following relevant curriculum guidelines.
- Assist children in gaining independence with in the class playground environment.
- To undertake, with other team members, the general care and maintenance of materials and equipment within a team
- To undertake duties as directed by teaching staff or head of rooms.
- Supporting workers in community settings;
- Making and maintaining learning materials and resources.
- Child observations and record keeping.
Please get in touch with Monique on 02085772442 for more information or submit your CV using the link below