Deadline is today

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    26 January 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    14 January 2025

Job details

Job role

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Working pattern

Full time, part time: Helston Day Nursery is part of Helston Community College, and we currently have a vacancy for a part time, qualified nursery practitioner to join our dedicated team of staff in our caring, supportive setting on a maternity cover basis. Days/working hours to be discussed at interview stage.

Contract type

Fixed term - To be discussed at interview - Maternity or parental leave cover

Hourly rate

£12.26 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, creative Nursery Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

The Nursery is well established, and our highly experienced qualified staff, take great pride in supporting the children attending the Nursery in their development, working closely with parents to ensure that every child has a varied and enriching experience to help them grow, develop and thrive.

The purpose of the role is to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children place in the Nursery. Experience of working with babies would be desirable.

Applicants must have a recognised Early Years and Childcare qualification [or equivalent] of at least Level 2, and have proven experience of working as a key-worker within a nursery/EYFS environment.

What the school offers its staff

Our benefits include:

  • A competitive salary

  • You will be eligible to join the local government pension scheme/Teachers pension scheme
  • Any previous continuous service will be recognised
  • Family friendly policies
  • Continued professional development support

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Helston Community College

School type
Academy, ages 0 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1345 pupils enrolled
Age range
Not given
Phone number
01326 575010

At Helston Community College, our students matter: each one an individual, valued and appreciated. We are ambitious for all of our students and are committed to providing a learning experience that consists of high challenge combined with appropriate support, and effective teaching in a safe and disciplined environment.

Our College is a place where doors of opportunity are opened for young people, and we encourage them to make the most of every opportunity that comes their way. We provide a diverse curriculum, allowing students to develop knowledge, skills and talents in a broad range of subject areas. We challenge students’ thinking and encourage them to learn from setbacks, so that they become resilient learners who can respond effectively to future challenges. We urge our students to believe in themselves, to take responsibility for their own learning and personal development, and to work hard so that they achieve their very best.

Arranging a visit to Helston Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aatkinson@helston.tpacademytrust.org.

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