Forest Friends Nursery is looking for a Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly and happy team. The successful candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude and the following skills/knowledge: Effective communication skills Knowledge of basic health and safety, safeguarding and first aid Willingness to undertake further training as required Ability to undertake all physical aspects of the position Previous experience of working in a childcare setting or in a similar role is desirable but not essential. Role Overview: A supportive role to ensure the smooth running of the Nursery Supervising meals Tidying up efficiently Helping to soothe children to sleep if required Room cover where necessary Our salary package includes:  Excellent base salary Christmas closure Reward and recognition bonus scheme  Funded training courses and studies Paid time for parents' evenings and staff meetings/key persons meetings Career progression and promotion opportunities Enhanced DBS check and Capita annual renewal service paid for Employee of the Month Staff discount for childcare Pension scheme Supportive management team - "Open Door Policy" Uniform provided   This position is a part time position and salary is dependent on experience and suitability of the successful candidate. Forest Friends Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks will be required.

Patacake Day Nursery are looking for an amazing qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly and happy team. The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and positive attitude along with excellent communication and written skills, and the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents and staff. They must also be patient, empathetic, caring and friendly. Patacake Day Nursery are focused on providing outstanding provision to the children in their care, and building the best team of staff to do so. Are you passionate about contributing to children's formative years? Do you want to be part of a team which will give you opportunities to advance your career in childcare? If so, then Patacake Day Nursery is the place for you, and in return for your commitment they offer you: Excellent base salary Christmas closure Reward and recognition bonus scheme – potential £1,000 termly bonus Funded training courses and studies Paid time for parents' evenings and staff meetings/key persons meetings Career progression and promotion opportunities Enhanced DBS check and Capita annual renewal service paid for Employee of the Month Staff discount for childcare Pension scheme Supportive management team - "Open Door Policy" Uniform provided This is a full-time position and salary is dependent on experience and suitability of the successful candidate. Patacake Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks will be required. Essential Skills/Qualifications:  Full and relevant Early Years qualification Full understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS Awareness of the Ofsted inspection framework Experience of working within a team Experience of providing customer service Good understanding of health and safety requirements Experience of managing a cohort of key children Desirable Skills/Qualifications:  Experience of working in a similar role Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £8.00 to £11.00 /hour