Nursery Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time, permanent Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team working in both the baby room and 2-5’s rooms. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment and a creative approach for supporting the Nursery Nurses in delivering an exciting and inspiring curriculum from which the children can flourish and thrive. We would like someone with a passion for their work that it is evident on the faces of the children and in the minds of their parents.

The successful candidate must have experience of working with children under 5 years old.

You will be:

• Assisting the nursery nurses with the care and supervision of the children
• Assisting with the preparation and provision of suitable activities
• Attending to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children, working in partnership with parents to ensure that each child reaches their potential
• Participating in on-going training

You should have:

• Experience of working with children aged 4 months to 5 years
• A good standard of written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A commitment to working in partnership with parents to provide a high standard of childcare 

For more information about the nursery please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/nursery 

*Please note: the successful applicant will need to be subject to a background disclosure check (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed. 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 9th April

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus eight Bank Holidays and additional University Concessionary Days (approximately five per year).

We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline. Employees also benefit from access to Edenred which is an employee discount portal offering discounts on shopping, lifestyle, health and wellbeing.

We prioritize the wellbeing of our employees—both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our colleagues.

In addition, all employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for the University sports and gym facilities
• Brookes on-site Nursery
• Discounted travel options
• TOTUM student discount card discount scheme
• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles)
• Training and development opportunities
• Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion; we proudly hold the Athena Swan bronze Award and are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

Inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Closing Date: 31-Mar-2025

Location: Clive Booth Hall, Oxford

For more information: pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

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