General Nursery Assistant

Monday to Friday working 20 hours per week 9.30am-1.30pm

Temporary (Maternity Cover) 

North Town Nursery are currently recruiting for a General Nursery Assistant who holds a minimum level 2 qualification to work within a fantastic day nursery in the centre of Taunton. The successful applicant will assist with the general running of the day to day tasks within the nursery that include food preparation, creating a stimulating and safe environment and supporting colleagues with educational tasks. There will also be opportunities for professional development.

All applicants should have a strong desire to work with, and care for children. They should be kind, enthusiastic, patient and able to work in harmony with other like-minded people to provide children with the best possible learning opportunities, within a safe, stimulating and happy environment.

North Town Nursery provides high quality care and education for 28 children (FTE) aged 2-4, open 49 weeks of the year from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

We are looking for candidates who are:

· able to work within a caring and energetic team.

· able to follow all safeguarding policies and procedures of the nursery.

· able to inspire all children.

· able to use own initiative.

· able to communicate effectively.

General information and benefits:

· 23 days holiday per year, excluding bank holidays, 4 of which must be reserved for Christmas.

· Career progression opportunities.

· All successful candidates will need to be compliant with the nurseries requirements of reference checks and provide at least 2 satisfactory references.

Application packs are available on our website www.northtownschool.org.uk/Information/Vacancies or by emailing NTRecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk. Please contact the school office for paper copies. Applications received that do not contain a fully completed application form will not be considered.

Interviews: w/c 5th November 2018

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).