Nursery Assistant - Helston Day Nursery

Helston Day Nursery is part of Helston Community College, and we currently have a vacancy for a part time, qualified nursery practitioner to join our dedicated team of staff in our caring, supportive setting on a maternity cover basis. Days/working hours to be discussed at interview stage.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, creative Nursery Assistant to join the team as soon as possible. The Nursery is well established, and our highly experienced qualified staff, take great pride in supporting the children attending the Nursery in their development, working closely with parents to ensure that every child has a varied and enriching experience to help them grow, develop and thrive.

The purpose of the role is to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children place in the Nursery. Experience of working with babies would be desirable. Applicants must have a recognised Early Years and Childcare qualification [or equivalent] of at least Level 2, and have proven experience of working as a key-worker within a nursery/EYFS environment. 

You should have the ability to plan and monitor fun, engaging activities for the children and have a genuine enthusiasm for the profession and working with children. Applicants with a particular interest in Special Educational Needs would be most welcome, although this is not essential

Please send completed application forms to: aatkinson@helston.tpacademytrust.org

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and full reference checks with previous employers.