Nursery Assistant (Developmental) - 248433


Company:	US Visiting Forces
Salary:	£13.86 to £17.81 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Suffolk , IP28 8NF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking someone with knowledge and experience in helping prepare a variety of developmental and routine of educational and recreational activities for children. This is a developmental position. You will be provided job progression training for completion of all Air Force Child Development Program Assistant Modules to reach the targeted grade of S-1702-03. You will be responsible for assisting in the planning and coordinating of an effective child development program. Pay and grade will be dependent on your current education, skill and working experience. You will provide appropriate care and instruction for the Child Development Center, working within a team to provide a variety of developmental and/or routine tasks. You will assist higher-level employees in preparing and leading a variety of educational and recreational activities for children. You will help arrange room and play materials and conducts appropriate play and learning activities.

Essential requirements

• S-1702-01: No nursery experience is required. • S-1702-02: Applicants must have 6 months experience working in a group program for youth, i.e. primary school, registered childminder, youth clubs and have completed all three Air Force Child Development Program Assistant Modules. or have 6 months experience and completion of a secondary vocational program in child development or related field, i.e. Preschool Playgroup Association (PPA) Course, Registered Child Minder courses, O Level/GCSE in Childcare, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) 2 or 3 in Childcare and Education. • S-1702-03: Must have 12 months experience equivalent to the S-1702-02 and completion of all Air Force Child Development Program Assistant Modules (USAF). or 18 months experience in early Childcare or directly related field: i.e. Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) National Diploma in Health Studies, Caring Services (Social Care), Council for Awards in Children’s Care & Education (CACHE)/National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB) Certificate in Childcare and Education, NVQ 3 in Childcare and Education. Certificates must be submitted for your application to be valid. Key Skills: - You must have good organizational skills and work well with children of various ages. - Ability to carry out/provide clear instruction in a timely manner and provide relevant information received to the appropriate team members. - Understand the importance of confidentiality in all matters ideally 6 months working experience in a group program for young children, including nursery school play group, registered child minder, preschool, kindergarten, or licensed family daycare is desired.

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