St Anne's College: Casual Nursery Assistant

Casual, variable-hours Nursery Assistant role supporting children aged 6 months to 4 years at St Anne’s College Day Nursery. Duties focus on EYFS-compliant care, safeguarding, developmental activities, observation, personal-care routines, hygiene, equipment, and parent communication. Current advertised pay is £13.45 per hour.

• Comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework and practice guidelines.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and keep relevant training current.
• Provide age-appropriate play and activities supporting children’s mental and physical development.
• Report and record information about children’s progress and development.
• Support the wellbeing of children both independently and as part of the staff team.
• Identify and assist children with special difficulties or disabilities.
• Supervise meals, rest periods, toileting, and washing routines.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Keep toys, books, and equipment clean and in good repair, removing and reporting damaged items.
• Build positive relationships and communicate with parents during collection, drop-off, and meetings.
• Encourage parents to be involved in the nursery.

No specific eligibility criteria stated beyond standard equal opportunities principles.

• Experience of working in a nursery setting.
• Knowledge of the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage framework and experience complying with it.
• Understanding of children’s needs and feelings.
• Ability to inspire young children and encourage exploration of the natural world.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience, and a caring nature.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain perspective.
• Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

St Anne’s College Day Nursery, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HS

Application materials

• Completed application form
• Full CV
• Covering letter stating why the applicant is interested in and suitable for the role