Nursery Assistant

Level 3 Nursery PractitionerRead on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Permanent | Monday Friday I 40 hours per weekLevel 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata)We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a 400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.Footsteps Nursery Cannockis located in Orbital Plaza on Bridge Street in Cannock, the same plaza where the iconic Holiday Inn Tower can be seen, south of Cannock Town Centre. Conveniently situated we have fantastic transport links to the A5, A460, A34 and M6 Toll, allowing easy access for work commuters and families from neighbouring towns and villages.Responsibilities but not limited to:- Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children- Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children- Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met- Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development- Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development- To be fun, caring and friendly- To promote a high-quality learning environmentWhat we need from you?- Passion and commitment for working in childcare- Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working between 30 - 40 hours per week- Commitment to continual development- Have sound Knowledge of EYFS-NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 2 or 3, EY EducatorWhy Join Us?At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company PensionWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.Footsteps Nursery Cannock is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Created: 2025-09-11