Nursery Assistant

Oxford Brookes University

This is a permanent, part time (22 hours per week) contract.

The role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in the baby room, supporting the Nursery Nurses with the care of the babies (4 month to 2 years). Along with helping to care for the babies the role includes helping to serve food at mealtimes and keeping the milk kitchen clean and organised. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for providing a safe, and nurturing environment in which the children can flourish and thrive.

No qualification is necessary for the post but experience in working with children under 5 years is required.

You will be:

• Assisting the nursery nurses with the care and supervision of the children
• Serving the children their morning snack and lunch (cooked by the Chef)
• Assisting with the preparation and provision of suitable activities
• Attending to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children
• Participating in on-going training.

You should have:

• Experience of working with children under 5 years
• A good standard of written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A commitment to working in partnership with parents to provide a high standard of childcare

Oxford Brookes is a great place to work and we really look after our staff. Benefits include up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days (this includes 13 bank holiday and concessionary days). Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports’ facilities). For more about the benefits of working for Brookes please see the document called “All about Brookes”.

For more information about the nursery please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/nursery

*Please note: the successful applicant will need to be subject to a background disclosure check (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.