Job Introduction
Early Years Assistant
Are you ready to go on a bear hunt?
Can you find the end of the sellotape while having your hair done?
Do you find it just too hard to resist the muddy puddles? Are you passionate about providing the best for children? If yes, this job could be for you!
Our recently graded OUTSTANDING nursery (May 2023) currently has a new vacancy for an Early Years Assistant, to provide high quality care and learning opportunities for children age 3 months to 5 years old. We are looking for someone fun, flexible and willing to learn.
We are seeking a team player who wants to learn about excellent early years practice. Fantastic opportunities for professional development and training available. We are a trauma and attachment aware school, a Forest school and SEND Hub. We are a large nursery team who are dedicated in supporting young children to grow. We would love you to join us and find out for yourself how much we care about our staff, children and families.
Our staff benefit from 24 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (based on full time), increasing after the 5th year of service. We offer staff discounts on goods and services such as holidays, insurance, loans, health and fitness, broadband TV and phone services, food and drink and much, much more. There are excellent CPD opportunities including training days and support given to gain further qualifications if desired. In addition, we offer employee support, which includes access to confidential counselling and health advice. As a Hampshire Nursery School, there is the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
∞ No experience necessary, just the desire to learn! Applicants will be fully supported to achieve further qualifications in childcare ∞
This is a fixed-term role (could become permanent), 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year with a salary range of £24,027 - £24,348 (Grade B).
Term time only would be considered for the right candidate – please indicate on application.
If you hold a level 3 qualification then a higher pay grade would apply.
The Centre is open from 7.45am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Hours of work will be on a shift basis to cover these opening hours, unless otherwise agreed.
Visits to the Nursery are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you wish to visit on 01329 232095. For more information or to apply, please see our website www.haven-sch.org or come into reception to pick up an application pack. We look forward to meeting you!
∞ Closing Date – Monday 3rd March 2025 at midday ∞
Due to the high priority of this role, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and successful candidates will be contacted regarding interview arrangements ASAP prior to closing date.
Safer Recruitment
Haven Nursery School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
