Nursery Assistant

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at one of our Nurseries in Telford.

As a successful candidate, you will have a Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years Education, with significant experience in working with children with Special Educational Needs. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with both children and their families to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Nursery Lead to plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children in line with the EYFS framework.
• Observe and assess children's progress and development, using tools and techniques specified by the EYFS framework, and provide feedback to support ongoing assessment and planning for children's learning.
• Build positive relationships with parents or caregivers, involving them in their child's learning journey, providing feedback on their child's progress, and offering advice and support.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met, including risk assessments, supervision of children, and promoting good hygiene practices.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge and skills related to the EYFS framework, child development, safeguarding, and first aid.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in early years education, Level 2, or above, Early Years Educator qualification or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework, including the principles, goals, and standards.
• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities in an Early Years setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues to support children's learning and development.
• Proactive, adaptable, and flexible approach to work, with a positive attitude and a genuine passion for working with young children.

If you are a dedicated and knowledgeable EYFS Specialist Nursery Assistant who is passionate about early years education and Children with Special Educational Needs, and want to make a difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

About Tradewind:

We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay

We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you 45 CPD courses!

Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus of up to £100!

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Online Portal for your timesheets and to log your availability

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

Does this sound like a role for you? If so, I would love to hear from you. Alternatively, if this isn't quite the right fit but you would like to hear about some of our other vacancies across the West Midlands, please call Emma at the Birmingham office on , or email

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.

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