Job summary
- Main area
- Nursery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Bank: Adhoc
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 282-BankNurseryAssist-June
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sutton
- Town
- Sutton
- Closing
- 04/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Bank Nursery Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Nursery Practitioner, Band 2, based at Sutton, Surrey. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to care for the children of staff at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We require a reliable, flexible member of the team showing initiative and commitment.
Main duties of the job
An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential. Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English. In addition, you should have experience of working effectively with a staff team in full day care.
Working for our organisation
The aim of this role is to develop the social, emotional, physical and intellectual capabilities of the child, providing a learning environment which offers a range of play experiences and activities.
If this interests you, then we would be happy to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role of the Nursery assistant is to work as part of a team providing a safe, welcoming and warm environment for the group care of babies, toddlers and pre-school children.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare & Education
- GCSE Level A-C English.
Desirable criteria
- Safeguarding Children training.
- Early years Foundation Stage training
- First Aid certificate.
- Working towards a higher level qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with children in full day care
- Experience of working with babies to five years
- Experience of working with a team
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- An understanding of child development, children’s needs and behaviour in children under five.
Desirable criteria
- Good use of initiative.
- Relaxed and consistent behaviour.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- ICT Skill
- A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Sinclair
- Job title
- Nursery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 661 3002
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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