Nursery Assistant – Part Time / Term Time

About the role

Nursery Assistant – Part Time / Term Time

Permanent, Part Time

£25,081 Per Annum, Full Time Equivalent. Equal to £13.00 Per Hour.

Location: Colchester

Closing Date: Thursday 10th April 2025 at 11.59pm

Please note this role is being offer as a Part Time (21 hours per week) / Term Time (38 weeks per year) role.

The exact days and hours worked will be discussed in the interview, however the setting is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am till 4pm so all hours worked will be within these timings.

Please note this a part time opportunity with a pro rata salary of £11,930 per annum for the hours and weeks worked.

Why work with us?

Term Time Employment
26 days annual leave (Full Time Equivalent) plus bank holidays
Opportunity for overtime.
Local Authority Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. For more details please visit: https://www.essexpensionfund.co.uk/
Work in a setting with great team morale and friendly, helpful, and supportive colleagues and management.
Great training pathways. Access to high quality training and development to help develop your career.
Make a difference to the local community - use your skills to make a difference to the lives of local children and families.

This role will be based on-site at Little Learners, ACL Colchester, CO1 2LR.

Our Preschools & Nurseries are Ofsted registered preschools that care for children aged 3 month – 5 years old. Our nurseries are open to learners attending courses, and the local community.

The Opportunity

You will be working across both rooms in the setting, with one room being children from 0 - 2.5 years old and the other being pre-school aged children 3 - 5 years old.

To apply you must hold a level 3 accredited qualification in Early years childcare and education and have previous experience of working in an early years' setting.

Adult Community Learning (ACL) is ECC’s provider of lifelong learning experiences for Essex residents. ACL offers childcare facilities for parents to help them move nearer to, enter, or progress within the workplace or gain skills to enhance life chances.

The Nursery/Pre-school is registered with Ofsted and is also open to community children whose parents/carers are not attending ACL.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

Level 3 accredited qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education
English and Maths Skills at level 2 - equivalent to achieving GCSE grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, or 4 or previously graded A*, A, B, or C
A sound knowledge of the Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
The ability to play with children, not just supervise them.

Desirable:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with both children and adults.
The ability to work effectively under a variety of circumstances and develop skill within the role.
The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children’s emotional, physical, social, and intellectual capabilities.
Experience working in an Early Years Setting.

Responsibilities

The Nursery/Pre-school Assistant will be part of a team and will be expected to provide high standards of quality care within the nursery/pre-school with responsibilities encompassing the environment, resources and experiences offered to children and their families.

They must:

Ensure rich and diverse indoor and outdoor play experiences are offered taking regard of the EYFS and the individual needs of children.
Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities.
Observe, support, and extend children's learning.
Maintain accurate and effective children’s records.
Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
Ensure that children are kept safe and understand safeguarding, and when necessary, follow Child Protection Procedures.
Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
Promote positive attitudes to race, culture, gender, religion, and abilities.
Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety, and cleanliness throughout the nursery/pre-school.
Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals and supervision meetings, team meetings etc.

To read more about our business area, please visit: ACL Colchester or People, Policy, Economy and Public Health

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email daniel.warner@essex.gov.uk

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