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LW252970 - Nursery Assistant
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Nursery Assistant / Support Worker
NHS Grampian Nurseries
We are pleased to offer applicants the opportunity to join our Little Acorns Day Nursery team as one of our Nursery Assistants/Support Workers.
The post holder will contribute to the daily care, learning and development of children aged 6 months to 5 years, supporting planned activities and routines in line with best practice and regulatory requirements. This includes engaging with children at their individual developmental stages and ensuring that these are met through both indoor and outdoor play.
These posts would suit individuals who have some previous experience of working with children aged from 6 months up to 5 years and who are motivated to develop their childcare career within NHS Grampian Nurseries. Applicants should demonstrate a caring and proactive approach, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and good communication skills to support children, families and colleagues.
Qualifications
Applicants must be willing to work towards, or already hold, the relevant SSSC qualifications for the Support Worker role, such as:
- SVQ Level 2 Social Services (Children and Young People)
- NC in Childhood Practice
- Or an equivalent qualification
Flexibility is required, with posts working between 6.45am and 6.00pm on a rotational basis.
Additional Information
NHS Grampian and NHSG Nurseries offer excellent terms and conditions of employment, along with opportunities for training and ongoing professional development.
Interviews will take place on 5th August 2026 and will be held at:
- Little Acorns Day Nursery, based on Royal Cornhill Hospital site
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Informal Enquiries
For Informal Enquiries, Please Contact
- Little Acorns Day Nursery – Ann Robertson, NHSG Childcare Co-ordinator and Nursery Manager
- Tel: 01224 557457
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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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