Nursery Assistant
Job Description & Person Specification
8am – 4pm,  Monday – Friday (TTO)
May/June 2025 start

Responsible to:

Deputy Heads of EYFS

Line manages:

N/A

Job Overview

The Nursery Assistant will provide support to our team in our Fledglings Room (ages 2-3) and
Nursery (ages 3-4).

Duties and
Responsibilities:

Keys Skills &
Knowledge:

  Delivering and supervising fun and educational activities under the direction of the

room leader

  Managing a daily schedule that includes activities, toilet breaks, lunch and rest time
  Observing children and taking notes learning and development to feed back to staff
  Communicating with parents and staff members
  Ensuring the safety of children
  Supporting children with toileting (in line with our intimate care policy)
  Undertaking nappy changing (under the guidance of the room leader and following

intimate care policy)

  Supporting staff at meal times ensuring special diets are adhered to
  To undertake training as part of our induction process covering safeguarding, health

and safety, food hygiene and preparation.

  Qualified Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner (Level 2 or above).
  Experience of having worked with children under the age of 5
  Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
  Passion for working with children and a willingness to adapt to varying schedules
  Effective communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanour
  Flexibility to work varied hours depending on the cover required
  Has a good understanding of safeguarding practices and a commitment to ensuring

best outcomes for all children.

Personal
Competencies &
Qualities:

  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  Calm, patient and empathetic.
  Creative and imaginative in their approach.
  Organised with good administration skills.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.  You may also be required to
undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.

Commitment to
Safeguarding and
Welfare

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. At all times the
Nursery Assistant will:

  Help to safeguard all children’s wellbeing and maintain public trust in the teaching

profession.

  Help to provide a safe environment in which all children can learn.
  Help to identify children who may be in need of extra support or who are suffering,

or are likely to suffer, significant harm.

  Promptly raise any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and work

with other services as needed.

  Attend the relevant child safeguarding training and other mandatory induction

training as required by the School.

Promoting the
Health, Safety and
Wellbeing of
Pupils and Staff

At all times the Nursery Assistant will:

  Maintain awareness of, and comply with, the School’s H&S policy.
  Where appropriate, conduct and document risk assessments in their area of

responsibility.

Probationary
Period

  This role is subject to a probationary period of 12 months from the start of

employment, and may be extended at the School’s discretion.

  Performance and suitability for continued employment will be reviewed throughout

the probationary period.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.  You may also be required to
undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.