Nursery Assistant
The closing date is 03 April 2026
Job summary
Playdays Day Nursery is based on site at The James Cook University Hospital and is registered by OFSTED the Early Years directorate to cater for 86 children a day. The age range covers children from 6 weeks until school age.
The nursery is open from 6.45am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday for 52 weeks throughout the year.
To provide a caring and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
To ensure the health and well being of children in our care.
To actively contribute to the monitoring and recording of children's development and the sharing of information with other professionals, both internally and externally.
This post is a permanent 37.5 hour contract and offers good holiday entitlements and other NHS benefits.
Main duties of the job
To adhere to OFSTED Standards and Regulations.
To ensure compliance with child protection procedures.
To adhere to Trust and Nursery Policies and Procedures.
To maintain the health and safety of children in our care, carrying out risk assessments when required.
To take the lead in challenging and providing quality care and education.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
Working for South Tees NHS Foundation Trust provides varied opportunities both within the nursery and within other departments.
The nursery offers good annual leave entitlements and good training opportunities both mandatory and for continuous professional development.
A great pension scheme
An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online.
Details
Date posted
20 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per annum (Pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-7830917
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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