Job Description

Nursery Assistant Gravesend ASAP

Location: Gravesend, Kent

Start: ASAP

Placement: Full-time, Long term

Nursery School

Pay rate: £11.44-£13.44 per hour

Twenty4Seven Education is seeking a flexible, nurturing and devoted Nursery Assistant for an award winning visionary Nursery School in Gravesend, Kent. This exciting new role is to start ASAP on a full-time long term basis.

If you have a natural, nurturing, warm and positive outlook and you care about supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and/or small group support to reinforce learning expectations in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
• Support children who have been identified with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Help provide a safe, creative and engaging environment
• Support students in managing their behaviour and regulating their emotions following the school behaviour policy
• Assistant with the personal care of young children
• Maintain clear and professional communication with other colleagues, professionals and parents/carers regarding children s development and well-being
• Assist in preparing teaching materials and classroom resources
• Keep accurate records of children s activities and progress

Qualifications & Experience:

• A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within Early Years
• Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or have worked with children under the age of 5 (minimum of 3 months of experience)
• Child DBS check on the Update Service or willing to pay and apply for a new one (Twenty4Seven Education can assist you with this process)
• A good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
• You can demonstrate a patient, compassionate, and proactive approach to working with children
• You have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• You are committed to creating a supportive learning environment

The Benefits of Twenty4Seven Education:

• T4S is an accredited REC member
• 24/7 support from your designated dedicated and friendly consultant
• Competitive pay rates
• Recommend-a-Friend Scheme
• Opportunities for further professional training from our Education Support at Twenty4Seven Education
• FREE safeguarding training

Twenty4Seven Education is dedicated to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect every candidate to share this commitment. Assignments are subject to safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE policies, including right to work, employment references and Enhanced DBS checks. Full assistance will be provided.