We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our nurturing Nursery team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in Early Years education who is keen to develop their experience within a caring and stimulating environment.

Description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our nurturing Nursery team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in Early Years education who is keen to develop their experience within a caring and stimulating environment.

The successful candidate will support the Early Years Educators and Room Leaders in delivering high-quality early years education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the School’s Mission and Ethos, and all relevant safeguarding and welfare requirements. This role would particularly suit someone considering a long-term career in Early Years education. The School is committed to professional development and is pleased to offer funding and support for relevant NVQ qualifications in Childcare.

Key responsibilities:

• to support the Early Years Educators and Room Leaders in planning and delivering age appropriate learning activities
• to support the team in assisting with observing and monitoring children’s development and contribute to Learning Journeys and online assessments
• to provide high-quality care and support for children’s learning, play, and development
• to help maintain consistent care routines, including mealtimes, sleep, and personal care
• to support positive behaviour management and encourage respectful, nurturing relationships
• to assist in preparing learning resources and setting up stimulating learning environments
• to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised Nursery environment
• to promote children’s welfare, safeguarding, and health and safety in line with School policies
• to accompany and supervise children on outings and educational visits
• to work collaboratively as part of the Nursery team and contribute positively to the wider school community

The successful candidate will be expected:

• to be educated to GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• to have a genuine interest in Early Years education and child development
• to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• to have good organisational skills and attention to detail
• to be confidence in using IT, including online systems
• to be able to work effectively as part of a team and have a proactive and flexible attitude
• to hold an NVQ minimum Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent (desirable)
• to have previous experience working in an Early Years setting (desirable)

What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.