Nursery Assistant

Professional qualification: NNEB or BTEC Nursery Nurse NVQ Level 2 equivalent.

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent as recognised by CWDC (CSE at Grade 1,Key Skills at Level 3, ‘O’ Level) or commitment to achieve this within 2 years.

A relevant and current Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate or a commitment to achieve this within the first 3 months of employment, as required in the EYFS framework.

Knowledge and understanding of current legislation, policy and guidance relating to the work of Sure Start Children’s Centres including the 2004 Children Act, the 2006 Childcare Act, the Ofsted inspection framework, the EYFS, the SEN Code of practice and Working Together to Safeguard children 2015.

Knowledge of a range of factors which create stress for children and families and awareness of protective factors.

Current knowledge of practises to safeguard children and understanding of responsibility in the protection of children and promotion of their wellbeing.

Knowledge of guidance documents which support the development of young children’s learning Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) profile.