Nursery Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3HQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 43fdf6f3-eb84-46b4-86c1-466003f50b44 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Professional qualification: NNEB or BTEC Nursery Nurse NVQ Level 2 equivalent.
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent as recognised by CWDC (CSE at Grade 1,Key Skills at Level 3, ‘O’ Level) or commitment to achieve this within 2 years.
A relevant and current Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate or a commitment to achieve this within the first 3 months of employment, as required in the EYFS framework.
Knowledge and understanding of current legislation, policy and guidance relating to the work of Sure Start Children’s Centres including the 2004 Children Act, the 2006 Childcare Act, the Ofsted inspection framework, the EYFS, the SEN Code of practice and Working Together to Safeguard children 2015.
Knowledge of a range of factors which create stress for children and families and awareness of protective factors.
Current knowledge of practises to safeguard children and understanding of responsibility in the protection of children and promotion of their wellbeing.
Knowledge of guidance documents which support the development of young children’s learning Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) profile.
What the school offers its staff
We are offering:
• Children who are well behaved, enthusiastic and enjoy their learning
• A school on a positive learning journey of improvement and expansion
• A caring, supportive & friendly school with innovative ideas and supportive staff
• A commitment to your professional development
• An opportunity to give children the best life chances and build better futures
Commitment to safeguarding
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and barring Service check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds
Professional qualification: NNEB or BTEC Nursery Nurse NVQ Level 2 equivalent.
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent as recognised by CWDC (CSE at Grade 1,Key Skills at Level 3, ‘O’ Level) or commitment to achieve this within 2 years.
A relevant and current Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate or a commitment to achieve this within the first 3 months of employment, as required in the EYFS framework.
Knowledge and understanding of current legislation, policy and guidance relating to the work of Sure Start Children’s Centres including the 2004 Children Act, the 2006 Childcare Act, the Ofsted inspection framework, the EYFS, the SEN Code of practice and Working Together to Safeguard children 2015.
Knowledge of a range of factors which create stress for children and families and awareness of protective factors.
Current knowledge of practises to safeguard children and understanding of responsibility in the protection of children and promotion of their wellbeing.
Knowledge of guidance documents which support the development of young children’s learning Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) profile.
What the school offers its staff
We are offering:
• Children who are well behaved, enthusiastic and enjoy their learning
• A school on a positive learning journey of improvement and expansion
• A caring, supportive & friendly school with innovative ideas and supportive staff
• A commitment to your professional development
• An opportunity to give children the best life chances and build better futures
Commitment to safeguarding
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and barring Service check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds