Opening and Closing Assistant

Opening and Closing Assistant: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant to support our team in various practical task. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and be adept at managing multiple responsibilities efficiently. This role is essential for ensuring smooth daily operations and providing excellent support to our staff and clients.

Duties:

• Setting up the environment
• Ensuring all rooms, including bathrooms and changing areas have all required resources, such as paper towels, soap, nappies etc.
• Maintaining the stock room, including regular stocktaking
• Keeping a schedule of tasks.
• Ensuring all areas such as reception and common areas kept clean and tidy
• Providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in the nursery
• Follow Health and Safety procedures to ensure the well-being of all children

Requirements:

• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety practices in a nursery/daycare/school setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Ability to work independently
• Physically able to transport equipment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in providing a safe, clean environment for children

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team

The Kindergartens is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children, staff and volunteers attending the setting and all positions will be offered subject to an enhanced DBS and suitable references being obtained.

Little Dukes is part of the Dukes Education family – A group of nurseries, schools and colleges located throughout Europe. We are united in our common goal to provide exceptional educational opportunities to children of all ages. Our Vision is to offer the best pedagogical approaches, such as Montessori and Forest School, but with the flexibility for our members of staff to shine, grow and develop along with the children and families they support.

You will be required to complete our application form and follow our safer recruitment procedures, which includes carrying out Enhanced DBS checks.

Job Types: Permanent

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 10 hrs per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 7am-8am and 5.30pm-6.30pm

Application question(s):

• Do you require Visa sponsorship?

Experience:

• In storage

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 06/01/2025