Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth

Salary: £24,023.01 FTE.

Job Type: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent

About City of Portsmouth College:

Welcome to the City of Portsmouth College where learning meets opportunity. Nestled on the stunning south coast of England and boasting a selection of sprawling campuses, a proven place in which employees of all levels can hone their skills and develop within their given field. Portsmouth boasts a rich maritime heritage, is the birthplace of Charles Dickens and home to the British Navy all of which is captivated by the City of Portsmouth College and its representatives throughout. We're proud to be part of this vibrant city and are fully committed to fostering growth & excellence in education.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave - 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays and plus a 2 week winter shutdown
• Local Government Pension Scheme 26.10%
• Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans and Totum with a COPC email address
• Free car parking across all campus sites
• Discounted membership for onsite campus gyms
• Ongoing training and development to aid your career

About The Role:

As a Nursery Assistant, your role will encompass providing essential support in the day to day operations of the nursery. This includes assisting with the care and supervision of children, ensuring their safety and well being at all times. You would help create and implement engaging activities to promote learning and development, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines. Additionally, you may assist with administrative tasks, maintain a clean and organised environment and communicate effectively with parents and colleagues to ensure a nurturing and enriching experience for the children under your care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide care and supervision for children in the nursery
• Assist in creating and implementing age-appropriate activities based on EYFS guidelines
• Ensure the safety and well being of children at all times
• Help maintain a clean, safe and organised environment at the nursery
• Support children's learning and development through play and educational activities
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Assist with administrative tasks such as record keeping and documentation
• Follow policies and procedures related to child safeguarding, health and safety
• Collaborate with other nursery staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive environment

The Candidate:

• Has relevant experience / qualifications in childcare such as level 2 / 3 early years educator
• Possesses a genuine passion for working with young children and helping them learn and grow
• Evidence of commitment to professional development
• A good standard of Maths and English
• Good organisational skills
• Is knowledgeable about early years

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

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