Nursery Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time, permanent Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team working in the 2-5s’ room. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment and a creative approach for supporting the Nursery Nurses in delivering an exciting and inspiring curriculum from which the children can flourish and thrive. We would like someone with a passion for their work that it is evident on the faces of the children and in the minds of their parents.

The successful candidate must have experience of working with children under 5 years old.

You will be:

• Assisting the nursery nurses with the care and supervision of the children
• Assisting with the preparation and provision of suitable activities
• Attending to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children, working in partnership with parents to ensure that each child reaches their potential
• Participating in on-going training

You should have:

• Experience of working with children aged 4 months to 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 (14.7% 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.

Interviews will take place on 14th May