Nursery Assistant
- Durham County Council
- Full Time
- Stanley
Job Description
Vacancy No: CYPS/24/438
Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families!
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional childcare services?
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to join our team and provide high-quality care for babies and children we have a Full Time and Part Time vacancy.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
As a Nursery Assistant, you will:
Lead Engaging Activities: Assist in creating and delivering a stimulating range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to children aged 0-5 years.
Foster a Welcoming Environment: Ensure parents feel comfortable and involved by encouraging their participation and fostering open communication.
Maintain High Standards: Uphold excellent hygiene standards for children, equipment, and the premises.
Promote Independence: Support children in developing their independence and individuality within a nurturing group setting.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of children's progress and activities.
Monitor and Assess: Observe, monitor, and assess children's learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.What
In return we will offer
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.
- Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
- Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
- Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
- Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
- Discounted DCC gym membership.
- Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
- Trade Union membership.
- A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
