Job Introduction
Early Years Learning Support Assistant
Hours of work: Core 8.30 to 3.00 (half hour unpaid lunch) Plus 1 hour for meetings
Located: Within our onsite nursery Barn Owls
Start: As soon as possible
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in the setting.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.
• Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment.
Ideal Candidate:
• As our ideal nursery practitioner, you will be flexible and creative with strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. You will have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and be passionate about child development. It is essential for this role to hold Level 2 or 3 in Childcare qualification e.g. NNEB, CACHE, NVQ in Childcare. Health and Social Care qualifications are not on the Government's approved list of childcare qualifications.
• Previous Experience in an early years setting or EYFS in a school.
• Strong, organisational, and communication skills.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.
All applicants need to have a Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role
We can offer:
- Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
- Competitive Salary
- Social Events
- In house training and external training as part of career development
- Employee Assistance Helpline
- Staff discount Scheme
How to apply:
Please apply using a Hampshire County Council application form. CVs not accepted.
Visits to our lovely school and nursery are warmly welcomed, if you wish to come view the school/setting please contact the school office on 02392 482331 to arrange a tour. Please email for an application pack to HR@barncroftprimary.hants.sch.uk or see more details on our website www.barncroftprimary.co.uk
Safer Recruitment
We 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.
