Early Years Nursery Assistant - Hillfields Nursery School

What is the job role?

Hillfields Nursery School is in the heart of Coventry.

We offer a caring and supportive environment to all our community.
Staff, governors and children are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and passionate Early Years Nursery Assistant - Level 2 qualified, who is keen to develop their knowledge of SEND.

If you have qualified since 2016, please remember that you need a CURRENT Paediatric First Aid Certificate for your qualification to be valid.

Hillfields Nursery School is a maintained nursery school.

Our vision and mission link together, to ensure we support our
community to learn and achieve.

We uphold high expectations to enable our children to achieve
their highest potential.

We would encourage you to visit the school. Please call the Nursery School to arrange this.

You can access further information on our website www.hillfieldscoventry.co.uk

Work Pattern

32.5 hours per week: 8:30 – 15:30 Monday to Friday

39 weeks term time only

Fixed term contract until 31^st August 2026

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Nursery Assistant who is passionate about meeting children’s individual needs, learning through play outdoors and indoors and who is able to take on new skills to work with a wide range of needs; as we have a high level of special educational needs identified.

The successful candidate would be working with a key person within a small key group, in the first instance, under the leadership of the class teacher and SENCo. The key group has around 8 children each session with My Support Plans or Educational Health Care Plans in place.

You will need current knowledge of the EYFS and an enthusiasm to further develop your own learning and practice.

We are looking to appoint for the second half of Spring term, 24^th February 2025 but we can be flexible if you need to work notice in a current role.

Please apply using the Online Application form; ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the Advert, Job Description and Person Specification

Closing date: Wednesday 15^th January 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 29^th January 2025

Hillfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Due to safer recruitment, we only accept our application forms.

CV’s will not be considered

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

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