Relief Nursery Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking 5 x flexible Nursery Assistants to join our brand-new Relief Team! In this role, you will be accountable for general day to day care of children at multiple nurseries across Mid Sussex. The ideal candidate will have flexibility to be available across the multiple sites, have a driver licence for ease of commute as well as a passion for childcare.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Nursery Assistants who would like to be flexible and have the ability to work across multiple settings. This role would also allow the individual to support the opening of new sites.

The hours for this role are 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, fully flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment
• Follow the appropriate guidance and frameworks for younger children, e.g. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Be aware of child protection issues and follow the Nursery’s child protection procedures
• Prepare and serve food, milk, drinks and snacks to children in accordance with the nurseries Food Hygiene policy and Local Authority guidelines
• Actively promote positive behaviour in all areas relating to food, nutrition and eating
• Prepare areas for eating, ensuring they meet high standards of cleanliness.
• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and other associated welfare duties
• Carry out ongoing cleaning of the nursery
• Follow company policies in regard to equality and inclusion
• Record and maintain accurate records of children’s attendance
• Be familiar and adhere to key nursery policies and procedures
• Participate in professional development and training

Requirements:

• A passion and interest in working with children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Full flexibility to work across multiple sites across Mid Sussex
• Drivers licence

The Company

Kiddie Capers Childcare are a growing Nurseries & Preschool company operating multiple nurseries in the Mid-Sussex area. We are owned and operated by two local families. At Kiddie Capers we give our children a safe, happy, and creative environment where they are inspired and encouraged to develop new ideas and interests. We value their uniqueness and recognise their individual learning needs, so that they can grow in confidence and independence in preparation not only for school, but for life.

Our stimulating learning conditions and challenging curriculum ensures each child achieves their full potential. We create a caring ethos, where we encourage respect for each other and for the environment, whilst adding to the life and well-being of our local community. Our strong partnerships with families and the wider local community, creates an open and welcoming surrounding that promotes equality and values diversity.

Benefits:

• Mileage paid at 45p per mile (from base which would be nearest nursery to home)
• Attendance bonus paid monthly
• Amazing discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
• Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off after 1 years’ service
• Sick Pay
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Discounted childcare across all our sites
• Free parking on site
• Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £6.40-£11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: On the road