Leeds City Council
Nursery Assistant Little Owls Bramley
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Nursery Assistant
Salary: £25,185 – £25,989 pa (pro rata) Hours: 37 per week (term time only) Contract: Permanent Location: Little Owls Bramley (** Note:** Employs via Leeds City Council – may require relocation across all subsidiaries)
As York’s leading provider of early years childcare, Little Owls nurtures curious minds through award-winning care. Joining us as a Nursery Assistant means supporting a passionate team in delivering world-class education to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers—whilst positively influencing their futures and yours.
Our scenic nurseries inspire growth, creativity, and child-led learning within a place of warmth, safety and play. You’ll feel valued: 90% of our team move into leadership roles – with internal promotion at your fingertips.
Are you inclusive, passionate about child development, and thrive in energetic environments? Apply now.
A day in your role
What you’ll do
You’ll deliver ** exceptional care and education** for children aged birth to five, ensuring their holistic development is supported according to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Your responsibilities include:
Core Duties:
- Provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment aligned with:
- Ofsted’s Early Years Inspection Framework
- Relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board policies
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) frameworks
- Individual Education Programmes (IEPs) and the Early Support Programme
- Monitor children’s developmental milestones and contribute to progress reports (written in English).
- Maintain strict confidentiality and support school transitions for five-year-olds.
- Safeguard children’s physical, emotional and social well-being:
- Report accidents/injuries and adhere to incident reporting procedures.
- Detect and follow protocols for non-accidental injury.
- Administer medications accurately and securely (record-keeping required).
- Work collaboratively with parent carers, social workers, health visitors and primary schools.
- Lead educational visits, risk assessments and safe group evacuations.
- Assist student/ apprentice placements and share development reports.
- Uphold Leeds City Council values and anti-oppressive practises (ensure an inclusive environment).
- Strong commitment to professional development: participate in mandatory training.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Additional Duties:
- Organise play activities that foster creativity and curiosity.
- Able to adapt plans for children with special educational needs.
- Support child-led, agile learning grounded in evidence.
You will thrive if you
Qualifications & Skills
- Essential:
- Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in childcare.
- GCSE Maths + English (or equivalent)
(Check recognised equivalents on cwdc.org.uk)
- Current Paediatric First Aid certificate (must be obtained within 3 months).
- Useful assets:
- Degree in Childhood Studies / Foundation Degree (Early Years sector endorsements are preferred).
- Experience with Safeguarding Children’s training or child mental health support.
Experience
- Provable track record of working with children in settings like nurseries or childcare.
- Experienced in:
- Creating nuturing, safe spaces for diverse needs.
- Managing a dynamic balance of care (emotional, physical and spiritual).
- Collaborating in teams towards shared goals (e.g. performance reviews).
Personal Attributes
- Quick thinker: able to administer EDT, first aid or intervene in unexpected situations.
- Empathetic advisor: capable of professionally supporting parent carers.
- Adaptable and enthusiastic – you’ll juggle multiple small tasks with energy.
- Autonomy and organisation: managing reports, risk assessments and classroom roles.
- Encourages a culture of trust while maintaining team cohesion.
Why work with us?
Leeds City Council believes in exciting, rewarding careers. We’re offering:
- Career growth: progression paths shared with references and continuous support.
- Competitive Benefits:
- Generous pension plan and 28 days annual leave (guaranteed).
- Paid attendance events/social sports & networking opportunities.
- Funding for professional development (early years professionals benefit).
- Hybrid work options (flexible as long as shifts are fair and maintained).
- Support for Wellbeing:
- On-site health/childcare services where applicable.
- Ethos prioritises your values and ethical concerns.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Lorikeets at Leeds: Our Culture
“We’re a diverse, vibrant city that sees every child thrive – career-wise and personally.”
- Leeds City Council actively encourages equality, neurodiversity and community inclusion.
- Strong commitment to bridging care and education for children who need it most.
- Part of a local economy with a £1+ billion turnover annualy.
Informational Outline
-
Employment Structure:
- All Little Owls staff employed by Leeds City Council (not directly by Little Owls Nurseries).
- Flat hourly rates; disclosure and barring check (DBS verified).
- Right-to-work validated under Leitner consultation policies.
- Sponsorship eligibility: Visas must align with salary thresholds (we pay £25,989 p/a).
-
Application: Complete the online form.
-
Staff Network: Read our guidance notes or discuss with Alex O’Brien:
- Email: alex.obrien@littleowlsnurseries.co.uk
- Call/WhatsApp: +44(0)7891 279 621
Need to grasp key terms?
- Play is learning: Our system recognises growth through interaction.
- Educational Visit = local trips that enhance themes taught in classroom. (Covers work of ethically renowned schools/areas supporting broader opportunities beyond the nursery).
- Hybrid Work: Flexible hours but precautions must meet childcare duties.
Disability Confident & LGBTQ+ Ally. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool. Roles align with the singling out exceptional prospects – you might cement your first steps to managerial training as a result of joining us.
We’ve created pace for change—join us and you’ll carve yours here too.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location