Nursery Keyperson x3

WEST THAMES COLLEGE, Isleworth, Greater London

Nursery Keyperson x3

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WEST THAMES COLLEGE, Isleworth, Greater London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Jan | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3b47a1c9ea3a47fca2f4c92dd8c3141c

Full Job Description

Nursery Keyperson x3



CAPTION: Job details




  • Posting date: 27 January 2025

  • Salary: £20,807 to £22,665 per year

  • Hours: Full time

  • Closing date: 23 February 2025

  • Location: Isleworth, West London

  • Remote working: On-site only

  • Company: West Thames College

  • Job type: Permanent

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Summary



West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.



We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the-art with good public transport links and free staff parking.



We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.



At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.



The purpose of the post is:



Assist the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the provision of high quality Education and Care for children within the Early Years foundation stage (between 3 months to 60 months) of students and staff at the College and the wider community.



Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.



Person Specification



Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items:




  1. Possess the NNEB/DCE NVQ/Level 3 in Early Years or an equivalent Early Years and Childcare qualification.

  2. Previous experience of caring for, or working with children aged 0-5 in a voluntary or paid capacity.

  3. Possess a Level 2 Literacy qualification or be willing to work towards one.

  4. Be able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

  5. Be able to demonstrate effective organisational skills, time management and use of own initiative.

  6. A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities as required for the role.

  7. Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, or be willing to undertake training.

  8. Be able to provide evidence of the ability to relate well and effectively to children and their parents, and show experience of working as a key person.

  9. Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team and contribute positively.

  10. Possess a sound knowledge of the current Early Years Foundation framework and have experience of planning and facilitating a wide range of learning experiences for children aged between 3 months to 5 years.

  11. Possess an awareness of the concerns and needs of parents studying or working in a Further Education College.

  12. Have an understanding of multi-agency working and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of agencies.

  13. Have an understanding and awareness Inclusion and equal opportunities; demonstrating a positive approach to these practices with children, parents and colleagues and other stakeholders.

  14. Have an awareness of the safeguarding and prevent initiatives.

  15. Have a sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues within an early years setting and procedures to deal with these.



Equality and Diversity



West Thames College champions excellence, integrity, equality and respect. This means we aspire to the highest achievements for our students and the best possible working environment for our staff.



The whole college community - women and men, younger and older, from different social and ethnic backgrounds, a variety of faiths, cultures and languages, lesbian, gay and straight, disabled and non-disabled - we are all treated with the same respect and entitled to the same chances to succeed.



We champion diversity because we know that a rich mix of people makes the college a more productive and creative place to study and work. And we champion equality because it is the right thing to do.



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Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items:

1. Possess the NNEB/DCE NVQ/Level 3 in Early Years or an equivalent Early Years and Childcare qualification.

2. Previous experience of caring for, or working with children aged 0-5 in a voluntary or paid capacity

3. Possess a Level 2 Literacy qualification or be willing to work towards one

4. Be able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

5. Be able to demonstrate effective organisational skills, time management and use of own initiative.

6. A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities as required for the role.

7. Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, or be willing to undertake training.

8. Be able to provide evidence of the ability to relate well and effectively to children and their parents, and show experience of working as a key person.

9. Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team and contribute positively.

10. Possess a sound knowledge of the current Early Years Foundation framework and have experience of planning and facilitating a wide range of learning experiences for children aged between 3 months to 5 years.

11. Possess an awareness of the concerns and needs of parents studying or working in a Further Education College.

12. Have an understanding of multi-agency working and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of agencies.

13. Have an understanding and awareness Inclusion and equal opportunities; demonstrating a positive approach to these practices with children, parents and colleagues and other stakeholders.

14. Have an awareness of the safeguarding and prevent initiatives.

15. Have a sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues within an early years setting and procedures to deal with these., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.

We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.

We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.

At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The purpose of the post is:

Assist the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the provision of high quality Education and Care for children within the Early Years foundation stage (between 3 months to 60 months) of students and staff at the College and the wider community, West Thames College champions excellence, integrity, equality and respect. This means we aspire to the highest achievements for our students and the best possible working environment for our staff.

The whole college community - women and men, younger and older, from different , social and ethnic backgrounds, a variety of faiths, cultures and languages, lesbian, gay and straight, disabled and non-disabled - we are all treated with the same respect and entitled to the same chances to succeed.

We champion diversity because we know that a rich mix of people makes the college a more productive and creative place to study and work. And we champion equality because it is the right thing to do.

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