Nursery Assistant Milton Keynes, England
Job description
We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join one of our nurseries within Milton Keynes. We currently have vacancies at our Nurseries: Castlethorpe, Stony Stratford, Rowans, Fullers Slade, Shenley and Westcroft in Milton Keynes.
Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2022' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months.
We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 75% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We close our nurseries for four days a year to allow days to train our staff in a variety of subjects.
Ideally, the role is 40 hours per week working between 07.30 and 18.15 Monday to Friday, however we may be able to consider part-time working.
We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development.
Expectations
- To have a good understanding of Acorn’s core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice
- A high-quality provision to support children’s learning across the curriculum
- To value parents as partners
- For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent
- Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents
- To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management
- Be willing to work towards level 2 or level 3 in childcare
Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.
INDLP Benefits
Working at Acorn
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
Childcare discount – nothing should be a barrier to your career
Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family
Christmas closure – Santa doesn’t wait for anyone
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) – even superheroes need time off
4 dedicated training days and individual development plans – investing in you for the whole journey
Enhanced pension scheme – not as far away as you think ?
Cyclescheme – helping you get back on the saddle
Techscheme – making a brand new laptop a little more affordable
Length of Service awards – time with us means treats for you
Summer and Christmas parties – all work and no play is a myth
Pay advances for when times are tough
Employee assistance wellbeing programme – because you matter to us
