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Key Responsibilities and Required Skills for Bank Nursery Assistant

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🎯 Role Definition

The Bank Nursery Assistant provides frontline early years care and learning in an on-site corporate nursery environment, delivering safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 0–5. This role supports parents employed by the bank, collaborates with room leaders and the nursery management team, and ensures compliance with statutory safeguarding and health & safety standards while maintaining the professional expectations of a corporate setting.

📈 Career Progression

Typical Career Path

Entry Point From:

  • Nursery Apprentice / Early Years Apprentice
  • Teaching Assistant or Childcare Support Worker
  • Customer-facing corporate roles with childcare interest (e.g., parental liaison intern)

Advancement To:

  • Room Leader / Senior Nursery Assistant
  • Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
  • Nursery Deputy Manager / Nursery Manager

Lateral Moves:

  • Family Support Worker / Parent Liaison
  • Reception Year Teaching Assistant
  • Corporate Wellbeing or Parental Benefits Coordinator

Core Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Provide attentive, compassionate day-to-day care for children in the bank’s on-site nursery, including diapering, feeding, nap routines and individual comfort needs while maintaining dignity and privacy for children and parents.
  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate play and learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or equivalent curriculum frameworks to promote cognitive, physical, emotional and social development.
  • Supervise indoor and outdoor play at all times, maintaining ratios and ensuring that activities are safe, inclusive and stimulating for diverse needs and developmental stages.
  • Carry out systematic observations and developmental assessments of each child, recording progress, identifying emerging needs and contributing to individual learning plans and key person reports.
  • Support the key person system by building trusting relationships with assigned children, ensuring continuity of care and frequent, personalised communication with parents about milestones and daily routines.
  • Implement and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures, recognising and reporting signs of abuse, neglect or developmental concerns immediately to the designated safeguarding lead.
  • Administer medication and follow medical plans in accordance with nursery policy and parental consent, including accurate recording and handover to relevant personnel.
  • Assist with mealtimes: prepare, serve and supervise nutritious meals and snacks in line with dietary requirements, allergies and corporate health standards.
  • Maintain impeccable hygiene and infection control practices: clean and sterilise toys and equipment, manage nappy changing stations and follow illness exclusion guidance.
  • Support behaviour management strategies by using positive guidance techniques, modelling pro-social behaviour and collaborating with colleagues to implement consistent approaches.
  • Prepare indoor and outdoor environments each day: set up learning spaces, rotate resources, implement displays and create stimulating, accessible areas that reflect children’s interests.
  • Collaborate with nursery management and external agencies (speech and language therapists, health visitors) to support children with SEND, ensuring reasonable adjustments and personalised support plans are in place.
  • Complete daily handovers and centre logbooks, ensuring accurate communication between shifts, room leaders and the nursery manager about incidents, accidents and welfare matters.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments for rooms, activities and outings; act immediately to mitigate hazards and record actions taken to maintain a safe environment.
  • Facilitate smooth drop-off and collection routines, verifying identity, managing access controls and safeguarding the security requirements of the bank site at all times.
  • Engage parents through scheduled meetings, written updates, and digital communication platforms; provide constructive feedback and contribute to settling-in plans for new children.
  • Support staff training and professional development by participating in in-house workshops, team meetings and sharing best practices in early years pedagogy.
  • Assist with routine administrative tasks such as registering new children, updating attendance records, maintaining medication and allergy logs, and supporting invoicing or booking systems where needed.
  • Respond calmly and competently in emergency situations, following nursery and corporate emergency procedures, including fire drills and security alerts.
  • Promote cultural awareness and inclusion by respecting family backgrounds, languages and customs and integrating multicultural resources into the curriculum.
  • Support corporate events or parent workshops hosted by the bank, representing the nursery professionally and providing insight into early years care and child development for employee parents.
  • Monitor and manage nursery stock: reorder consumables, check safety labels, maintain inventory and ensure all resources meet safety and quality standards.

Secondary Functions

  • Help develop and update nursery policies, procedures and operational manuals in collaboration with the nursery manager and HR to reflect best practice and corporate compliance.
  • Contribute to marketing and recruitment activities by supporting open days, creating social media-friendly summaries of nursery life and participating in parent engagement campaigns.
  • Take part in cross-functional initiatives with corporate HR and wellbeing teams to improve parental support services and integrate nursery offerings with bank employee benefits.
  • Support sustainability initiatives within the nursery by promoting waste reduction, recycling, and eco-friendly resource choices.
  • Provide cover across rooms or age groups as required, maintaining consistent standards of care during staffing fluctuations or planned absences.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries in line with the bank’s code of conduct and data protection policies when handling parent and child information.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills (Technical)

  • Paediatric First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within the probation period.
  • Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or local early years statutory frameworks and ability to plan/play to learning outcomes.
  • Practical knowledge of safeguarding legislation, safe recruitment checks and reporting mechanisms.
  • Experience with developmental observation frameworks (e.g., Learning Journeys, Tapestry) and accurate record keeping.
  • Food hygiene and allergy-management competence (e.g., food safety level 2 or equivalent).
  • Ability to administer basic medication and follow individual medical plans safely and legally.
  • Risk assessment skills for indoor/outdoor spaces and activities, with a record of completing and updating risk logs.
  • Proficient with nursery management software or digital record systems for attendance, observations and parent communication.
  • Understanding of SEND strategies and ability to implement reasonable adjustments and support plans.
  • Knowledge of infection control practices, toy/equipment sterilisation and cleaning schedules.

Soft Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with children, parents and corporate stakeholders.
  • Empathy, patience and resilience in a busy, high-expectation corporate nursery environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication for handovers, reports and parent meetings.
  • Team player who collaborates effectively with room leaders, colleagues and cross-functional corporate teams.
  • Observant, detail-oriented and organised — able to prioritise tasks during peak periods.
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to work inclusively with families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make calm, appropriate decisions in emergencies.
  • Flexibility in hours and duties to meet the needs of the nursery and bank stakeholders.
  • Professionalism, confidentiality and adherence to corporate policies and codes of conduct.
  • Initiative and a growth-oriented attitude toward continuous professional development.

Education & Experience

Educational Background

Minimum Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; evidence of basic literacy and numeracy.

Preferred Education:

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Childcare, CACHE, or equivalent qualification.
  • Paediatric First Aid certification and up-to-date DBS/Background checks as required by the employer.

Relevant Fields of Study:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Development and Care
  • Education Support / Teaching Assistant qualifications
  • Health and Social Care

Experience Requirements

Typical Experience Range:

  • 0–3 years in nursery, preschool or related early years setting (apprentices will be considered).

Preferred:

  • 1–3 years’ experience working with children aged 0–5 in a regulated setting, preferably within an employer-based or corporate nursery.
  • Demonstrable experience in delivering EYFS outcomes, managing daily routines and liaising with parents and external professionals.
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