Job Description

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, 9.00am - 3.00pm term time only plus INSET days

We are looking to appoint a Nursery Assistant for our large Infant and Nursery school. Hamstel Infant School and Nursery prides itself on being a child focused, caring, inclusive community; one in which all stakeholders views are valued. We are proud to be held in high esteem by our families and the local community and wish to share this valued position with the right candidate. The successful applicant will hold a relevant level 2 qualification and have significant experience of working in a Nursery environment. This position would be ideal for someone looking to enter a school nursery environment as it would provide invaluable experience of working with children within a school setting. We are an inclusive nurturing school with excellent facilities for Outdoor Learning.

The main scope of the job will be:

To work in partnership with other adults in the Nursery to support social, emotional, educational and welfare needs of nursery / early years children in line with early years goals, codes of practice and school policies and procedures. Duties will include:

· Shared responsibility for safety, health and welfare of children at all times

· Organising materials and equipment for use within the nursery

· Contributing to curriculum development ensuring a stimulating environment

· Ensuring all children have access to the full curriculum.

For further details or an application pack (if you are unable to download these from the website), please contact Mrs Jenni Openshaw, HR Manager, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB

Telephone: 01702 987890

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

At Hamstel Infant School and Nursery there is always a warm welcome awaiting you in an environment that is both happy and safe. Our special motto is ‘We Care…’ and this is fundamental to everyone and everything we do. Our school is an inclusive, caring and vibrant educational learning space that has grown to four forms of entry with a Nursery of 48 full-time equivalent places.

We have a fabulous team of committed and enthusiastic staff and Governors, all of whom are supported by the excellent resources we have on a spacious site, with well-resourced facilities and the expertise to provide your child with unique opportunities for learning. We have a large team of highly dedicated professionals who are committed to guiding the children’s learning and development to enable them to reach their full potential. Our team uses a whole school nurture approach to guide children with their personal and social skills in order to prepare them for life-long learning.

We are a very inclusive school and pride ourselves in treating every child and family as individuals. We encourage all our children to achieve their best and grow into thoughtful, kind and considerate members of the school community and society as a whole. We take great pride in sharing our school’s many achievements and special awards to advance our skills and support others too