Early Years Assistant

<span id="spandesc"><p style="font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal"><span class="highlight" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="colour" style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39)"><span class="font" style="font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif"><b style="font-family:PuviSemibold, sans-serif; font-weight:normal"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="background-color:inherit; font-size:13.3333px">Handkerchief Day Nursery </span></span></b><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="background-color:inherit; font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal"><span class="highlight" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="colour" style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39)"><span class="font" style="font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif"><b style="font-family:PuviSemibold, sans-serif; font-weight:normal"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="background-color:inherit; font-size:13.3333px">Hours: </span></span></b><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><b><span class="size" style="background-color:inherit; font-size:13.3333px">Perm | 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday - £14.00 per hour</span></b></span></span></span></span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></p><p style="font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal"><span class="highlight" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="colour" style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39)"><span class="font" style="font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif"><b style="font-family:PuviSemibold, sans-serif; font-weight:normal"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="background-color:inherit; font-size:13.3333px">About Us:</span></span></b></span></span></span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></p><div><b><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">We are looking for x2 Positions - 1 part time - 30 hours and 1 full time - 40 hours</span></b><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></div><p style="font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal"><span class="highlight" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="colour" style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39)"><span class="font" style="font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="background-color:inherit; font-size:13.3333px">Handkerchief Nursery is a vibrant and nature-focused nursery that offers an exciting outdoor forest school experience. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in outdoor activities such as fire-making and nature exploration. We believe in providing stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities for all our children, inviting parents to join in activities and supporting our community. Additionally, all of our children participate in Jo Jingles every week, where they thrive and engage with the music in a fun and stimulating way.</span><span class="size" style="background-color:inherit; font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal"><span class="highlight" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="colour" style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39)"><span class="font" style="font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="background-color:inherit; font-size:13.3333px">Children's earliest years are fundamental to shape their lifelong outcomes; therefore, we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our teams and their families.</span><span class="size" style="background-color:inherit; font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></span></span></span></p><div><span class="colour" style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39)"><span class="font" style="font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal"><br/><br/></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><span class="colour" style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39)"><span class="font" style="font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal"><h3><br/></h3></span></span></span><div><br/></div></span><br/><span id="spanreq"><h3>Requirements</h3><span class="colour" style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39)"><span class="font" style="font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal"><div><b style="font-family:PuviSemibold, sans-serif; font-weight:normal"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">What do we need from you?</span></span></b><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></div><div><p><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">- Passion and commitment to working in childcare</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">- Ability to work shifts between 7.00-6.30pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">- Commitment to continual development</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">- Have sound Knowledge of EYFS</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">- NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 3, EY Educator</span></span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></p></div><div><br/></div></span></span></span><div><br/></div></span><br/><span id="spanben"><h3>Benefits</h3><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">Why Join Us?</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: </span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">· Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">· Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">· Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">· Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">· Pension: Company pension scheme</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">· Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">· Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">· Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">· Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.</span><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px"><br/></span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(23, 27, 39); font-family:PuviRegular, sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; white-space:normal; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><i><span class="font" style="font-family:verdana, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:13.3333px">Handkerchief Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.</span></span></i><br/></p><div><br/></div></span><br/>