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Job summary

Main area
Nursery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Bank: Adhoc
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
Adhoc
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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

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

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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.

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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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