Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Nursery Assistant

The closing date is 15 August 2025

Job summary

We have a vacancy for Part time Nursery Assistant to join our team here at the nursery at Chase Farm in Enfield .We are looking for a new member of our hardworking and dedicated team who will have enthusiasm and drive for the day to day tasks of the job . Someone who will be willing to learn and be an asset to the team at Chase Farm Staff Day Nursery

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY:

  • Active member of the Team in providing a safe, stimulating and emotionally safe environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
  • To adhere to Nursery, Ofsted, EYFS and The Royal Free Foundation Trust Policies and procedures.
  • Working across 3 sites - Royal Free, Chase Farm and Barnet Hospital.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,179 a year per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7338851

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

Chase Farm Staff Nursery Chase Farm Hospital The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values-Welcoming-Respectful-Communicating-Reassuring

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • oWorking towards / or has Relevant childcare qualifications or level 2 (minimum)

Desirable

  • Relevant and Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • oMinimum of 6 months experience working with children aged 0-5 years oExperience working in a Nursery setting o

Desirable

  • Some understanding of the EYFS

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • o Work as part of a team and an individual o Be able communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • oConfident to clearly communicate with parents/ carers, children and others as required.

Desirable

  • oWilling to learn and develop

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • oAble to remain calm and professional under pressure o
  • Be adaptable and flexible

Desirable

  • To be able to use initiative and take responsibility as needed
  • To be creative and fun

Others

Essential

  • oTo cover across all sites if required
  • oBe able to cover a variety of shifts throughout the day to ensure ratios are met
  • To focus on your role to meet the needs of the children in your care
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values-Welcoming-Respectful-Communicating-Reassuring

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • oWorking towards / or has Relevant childcare qualifications or level 2 (minimum)

Desirable

  • Relevant and Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • oMinimum of 6 months experience working with children aged 0-5 years oExperience working in a Nursery setting o

Desirable

  • Some understanding of the EYFS

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • o Work as part of a team and an individual o Be able communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • oConfident to clearly communicate with parents/ carers, children and others as required.

Desirable

  • oWilling to learn and develop

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • oAble to remain calm and professional under pressure o
  • Be adaptable and flexible

Desirable

  • To be able to use initiative and take responsibility as needed
  • To be creative and fun

Others

Essential

  • oTo cover across all sites if required
  • oBe able to cover a variety of shifts throughout the day to ensure ratios are met
  • To focus on your role to meet the needs of the children in your care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

Chase Farm Staff Nursery Chase Farm Hospital The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

Chase Farm Staff Nursery Chase Farm Hospital The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nursery Manger

Laura Hanna

laura.hanna@nhs.net

02083752487

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,179 a year per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7338851

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

Chase Farm Staff Nursery Chase Farm Hospital The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL


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