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Job summary

Main area
Corporate Services
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working between the hours of 06:45-18:00 Monday to Friday)
Job ref
328-CP-7830917-A
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£24,465 Per annum (Pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/04/2026 23:59

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Nursery Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

Playdays Day Nursery is based on site at The James Cook University Hospital and is registered by OFSTED the Early Years directorate to cater for 86 children a day. The age range covers children from 6 weeks until school age.

The nursery is open from 6.45am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday for 52 weeks throughout the year.

To provide a caring and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

To ensure the health and well being of children in our care.

To actively contribute to the monitoring and recording of children's development and the sharing of information with other professionals, both internally and externally.

This post is a permanent 37.5 hour contract and offers good holiday entitlements and other NHS benefits. 

Main duties of the job

To adhere to OFSTED Standards and Regulations.

To ensure compliance with child protection procedures.

To adhere to Trust and Nursery Policies and Procedures.

To maintain the health and safety of children in our care, carrying out risk assessments when required.

To take the lead in challenging and providing quality care and education.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

Working for our organisation

Working for South Tees NHS Foundation Trust provides varied opportunities both within the nursery and within other departments. 

The nursery offers good annual leave entitlements and good training opportunities both mandatory and for continuous professional development. 

A great pension scheme

An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NNEB /BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009
  • Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
  • Knowledge of Ofsted Standards & regulations
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Work placement experience within a childcare setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michele Tullius
Job title
Nursery Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 282810
Additional information

Clare McAllen Nursery Manager 01642 282810

Lisa Berry Nursery Manager 01642 282810 

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