Nursery Assistant

New year? New challenge?

Are you passionate about working with children?

Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your childcare skills further?

I am currently looking to recruit a level 2/3 for a busy nursery in the Manchester area. The position initially is to cover long term sick and holidays but does have the prospect of becoming a permanent role. The nursery itself is well established and has a good reputation within the local community and also with its long standing staff.

Benefits of the position:

• Very close to a number of transport links
• Offers flexibility with regards to shifts
• Opportunity for career progression
• Onsite parking

Responsibilities of the role

• Maintain the safety and security of children
• Maintain an attractive, stimulation and reassuring environment for children
• Monitor, store and prepare materials and equipment
• Support children's social and emotional development
• Implement planned activities for sensory and intellectual development
• Implement activity for development of language and communication skills
• Support children's play and learning
• Support the development of children and babies under three
• Provide for babies physical development
• Support a child with disabilities or special educational needs
• Contribute to the protection of children from abuse

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2 or above qualification within child development
• minimum of 6 months experience of working with children under the age of 5
• knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• excellent communication skills

This role is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy nursery and gain more experience working with children under the age of 5, the setting is looking to recruit for this position as soon as possible and to maintain its outstanding reputation within the nursery and the community. If this seems like an opportunity you would like to explore, please do not hesitate to send your CV to R.soni@randstadeducation.co.uk or call the early years team on 0161 200 1904. The process will include a telephone and face to face interview, as well as a full DBS check