Nursery Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you are able to demonstrate the following, we would welcome your application;

• Experience of working effectively in a high-quality nursery setting.
• Have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years curriculum.
• Able to inspire our pupils with enthusiasm and a love of learning.
• Able to encourage learning and development, through play and teaching.
• Plan activities and develop the provision to support learning and engagement.
• Create a secure environment, through play and teaching.
• Can work with parents and carers to support their children.
• Monitor progress to enable effective planning.
• Communicate effectively with children, colleagues and parents.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we will offer you a friendly, welcoming place of work, a great team of staff and pupils who are well behaved and engaging.

Anns Grove is a diverse and inclusive school at the heart of a vibrant, supportive community. Staff and Governors have high expectations for all our children and are proud to contribute to the progress they make, both academically and as global citizens. We are committed to delivering a high quality, lively and interesting curriculum for our pupils which provides them with inspiring learning challenges, great primary school memories and a strong foundation for future learning. We are privileged to have a fantastic outdoor space which supports pupil learning and wellbeing. These facilities include a football pitch, Forest Schools provision, cross-country track and even a beehive. Anns Grove is currently in the process of joining Mercia Learning Trust effective September 2023 subject to the statutory process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Anns Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,369.00-£24,496.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Primary school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/06/2023