Nursery Assistant

Footsteps Dosthill NurseryIf you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.Permanent | 40hours per week | Monday FridayLevel 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.Our beautiful home from home nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (May 2023), offers a comforting, warm and inviting environment providing quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years.As a Nursery Practitioner, your role involves delivering exceptional care and education to children, ensuring they are in a nurturing and secure environment. You will play a vital role in fostering their development and well-being, while also maintaining clear and effective communication with both parents and colleagues.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 friendlyWhy 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 growthWe 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 & Pre-School Dosthill 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