Westfield House Childcare is an Ofsted ’Outstanding’ Nursery and Forest School for children aged 0-5. We are a small business that has developed over time retaining a home from home feel. Working together within Westfield House feels like one big family and we would love to welcome in another member to help support and develop our team. Nurture is in our nature and we would love to show you what makes us different to other nurseries.
We are looking to recruit an Early Years Educator / Assistant Room Leader (Level 3 or above) for July 2025. The position is for 36-39 hours per week between Monday to Friday, on a four day a week basis. Applicants must have 2 years experience of working within a nursery, hold at least a level 3 qualification in childcare, hold full paediatric first aid training and be on the DBS update service.
For more information take a look at our website www.westfieldhousechildcare.com.
Here is a quote from one of our pre-school room staff members: “I’ve been a part of the Westfield House team for over 5 years now and couldn’t imagine working anywhere else, there’s a wonderful sense of family and belonging at the setting and the experiences I’ve had here, have been some of the best of my professional career. Working in our team you’ll be submerged in passion for the outdoors and a child centred approach to learning.”

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with early years children. Primarily with 0-5 years.
• Someone who is able to deliver outstanding care.
• A reflective person who is committed to their own professional development and the development of the setting.
• Someone who can meet deadlines and independently manage their work, and the work of their team.
• Someone who is organised, responsible and reliable.
• Someone with enthusiasm who is pro-active and flexible.
• Someone with experience at leading a room.
• Ideally someone who has SEN experience.
• Someone with a deep understanding of the EYFS and Inspection Framework.
• Someone who can work as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and support the running of the nursery in the absence of the Deputy and Nursery Manager (third in charge).
• Applicants must have at least a Level 3 qualification in childcare. English GCSE at Grade C or above. Applicants must hold a current DBS on the update service and Paediatric First Aid.

What we will offer:

• High quality environment which is well resourced.
• Outdoor learning: including the opportunity for forest school.
• A positive environment that is focused on investing in the setting and staff, offering a stimulating setting.
• Competitive salary.

This is for a position to start in July 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.59 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 39 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare?

Experience:

• SEN: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 22.04.2

Please refer the Job description for details