Nursery Assistant

Footsteps Nursery CanwellAll candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.Perm | 40 hours 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.About Us:Footsteps Canwell Nursery & Pre-School is a beautiful 'home from home' nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (August 2022), and is full of character and charm. Wecurrently havean exciting opportunity for you to join our team. We are looking for passionate Nursery Practitioner who is inspiring, enthusiastic and have a natural flare with young children. Youll need to be Level 3 qualified in Early Years, work well in a team and be committed to delivering fantastic outcomes for young children. We are open from 7:30am - 18:30pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times.The nursery has fantastic transport links off of the A38, A453 and M6 TollThe nursery has fantastic transport links off of the A38, A453 and M6 TollThe nursery has fantastic transport links off of the A38, A453 and M6 TollThe nursery has fantastic transport links off of the A38, A453 and M6 TollThe nursery has fantastic transport links off of the A38, A453 and M6 TollThe nursery has fantastic transport links off of the A38, A453 and M6 TollWhat we need from you?- Passion and commitment for working in childcare- Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.30pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week- Commitment to continual development- Have sound Knowledge of EYFS- NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 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 and mental health first aid trained staff. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Onsite Parking Referral Programme: Reccomenda friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonusAll positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory referencesWe 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 Canwell Nursery 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