Early Years Nursery Assistant

The Role

27.5 Hours per Week

Wheelwright Lane Nursery is a Governor run nursery on the premises of Wheelwright Lane Primary School and is an integral part of the school. 
We have a vacancy for an experienced Early Years Nursery Assistant to help develop the Nursery provision under the guidance of the Nursery Manager and the Foundation Stage Manager. We are looking for an experienced Nursery Assistant to join in our friendly and dedicated Early Years team to support our vision. 
The individual must be committed and enthusiastic to join our highly motivated and effective staff team. We offer a supportive, caring and hard-working environment, as well as lovely pupils, parents and governors. We positively promote continuing professional development. 

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality teaching and learning takes place and provides the best possible outcomes for our children. A sound knowledge of Early Years practice is essential. 
You will: 
• Hold an early years level 2 qualification 
• Hold an early years level 3 or willing to work towards a level 3 childcare qualification as Early Years Educator 
• Have early year experience 
• Have good knowledge of the early years foundation stage framework 
• Have excellent knowledge of safeguarding 
• Be able to relate well to parents and engage them in the full services of our nursery and school 
• Be an enthusiastic and committed team member 
• Ideally have a GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

Additional Information & How to Apply

We are committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be subjected to pre-employment checks being performed prior to starting their new role.

Visits to the Nursery are encouraged and are available upon request. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Telephone number 02476 364505.

Completed application forms along with equality details form should be returned to the Wheelwright Lane Primary School, Wheelwright Lane Primary, Ash Green, Coventry, CV7 9HN. Telephone number 02476 364505. Email: admin2021@welearn365.com

Closing Date: 01 Feb 2019

Shortlisting week beginning 4 February 2019

Interviews week beginning 11 February 2019