Staff Vacancies
Do email us if you are interested in working for us, we are happy to keep CVs on file should a suitable position arise we can contact you.
Most of our staff hold an NVQ level 3 in Child Care and Education or hold or are currently studying for a degree in Early Years.
Our staff are required to work within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum framework, regulated by OFSTED and the nursery’s strict company policies and procedures.
Nursery Assistant (Apprentice)
Position
Nursery Assistant Apprentice, Full Time – Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.30pm
(Unqualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
Annual Salary: £10,725k to £18,725k
Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2020
We are a privately run day nursery rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and registered for children aged 10 months to 5 years, located in a residential area one mile from Oxford City Centre.
We are looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic, confident, committed and mature individual with excellent communication & organisational skills and a mature, ‘hands-on’ attitude to work tasks to join our caring and supportive nursery team.
Candidate Criteria
The successful candidate will be supporting the nursery by assisting in the required location for that day, depending on the duties that are needed to be undertaken. Daily they will be expected to support the Nursery Management Team to support the day to day running of the nursery. To provide high quality, care and a stimulating environment, where our children can learn and develop while having fun. Whilst also assisting in the daily domestic management of the nursery, including ensuring that the nursery is safe, secure, clean at all times.
The successful candidate may be wishing to start a career in childcare or have already established a career in childcare and are looking to move on and progress from their current role.
Financial support will be given to candidates to achieve an NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development once the probation period is completed and all in house and external training is given suitably for the role.
It is ESSENTIAL that candidates have the following qualities, skills and knowledge we are looking for:
• Committed to supporting the deliverance of quality; the ability to abide by the nursery’s policies and procedures including the Safeguarding of Children and Health & Safety at work.
• Previous experience working as part of the team either within a work or school situation.
• Hope to further their own personal career development; we positively support our nursery practitioners to improve their skills and knowledge through our company training & development program and further their position within the company.
• Willingness to participate in training and development opportunities offered by the company to further knowledge.
It is DESIRABLE but NOT ESSENTIAL that candidates have the following qualities, skills and knowledge we are looking for:
• Previous experience working with children aged between 10months – 5 years.
• GCSE’s (or equivalent) grade C (Level 4) or above in Maths and English.
Staff Benefits
Staff benefits include:
• 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays and one week closure between Christmas and New Year).
• A full training & development program to help candidates to progress further in their career development.
• Hot lunches.
• Staff uniform.
• Working within a supportive and nurturing team environment.
• Christmas party.
As an independent nursery, we aim and can offer a competitive salary package to the successful candidate that will reflect their experience, skills and qualifications.
To Apply
To apply for the position you will need to request an application pack. Please email Rebecca Warner, Company Director at info@littletroopers.co.uk stating why you would like to work in childcare. The application pack includes the following documents related to the position:
• Job description
• Person Specification
To be considered for a first interview, candidates must show their commitment to building a career in childcare in their personal statement (within the application pack).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check).
Closed bank holidays and Christmas week.