Job summary
Nursery Practitioner, Band 2, based at Sutton, Surrey. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to care for the children of staff at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We require a reliable, flexible member of the team showing initiative and commitment.
Main duties of the job
An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential. Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English. In addition, you should have experience of working effectively with a staff team in full day care.
About us
The aim of this role is to develop the social, emotional, physical and intellectual capabilities of the child, providing a learning environment which offers a range of play experiences and activities.
If this interests you, then we would be happy to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Nursery assistant is to work as part of a team providing a safe, welcoming and warm environment for the group care of babies, toddlers and pre-school children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Nursery assistant is to work as part of a team providing a safe, welcoming and warm environment for the group care of babies, toddlers and pre-school children.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare & Education
- GCSE Level A-C English.
Desirable
- Safeguarding Children training.
- Early years Foundation Stage training
- First Aid certificate.
- Working towards a higher level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children in full day care
- Experience of working with babies to five years
- Experience of working with a team
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- An understanding of child development, children's needs and behaviour in children under five.
Desirable
- Good use of initiative.
- Relaxed and consistent behaviour.
Other Requirements
Essential
- ICT Skill
- A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare & Education
- GCSE Level A-C English.
Desirable
- Safeguarding Children training.
- Early years Foundation Stage training
- First Aid certificate.
- Working towards a higher level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children in full day care
- Experience of working with babies to five years
- Experience of working with a team
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- An understanding of child development, children's needs and behaviour in children under five.
Desirable
- Good use of initiative.
- Relaxed and consistent behaviour.
Other Requirements
Essential
- ICT Skill
- A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
