Creche Assistant
location: Fulham SW6
Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 per hour
Working Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:45am - 6:15pm
Contract: Full-time, Temp to Permanent
Opportunity to work on the weekend (Optional)
We are seeking a passionate and reliable Creche Assistant /Team leader to join our team at a prestigious private kids club in Fulham.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and passionate childcare professional, committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 6 years.
* You will assist in the daily operations of the creche, ensuring the well-being and development of each child in our care.
* Crucially, you will bring proven experience in childcare, a genuine passion for working with young children, and an energetic and creative approach to setting up engaging weekly activity plans.
* You will also be adept at building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with parents and fostering excellent teamwork with the rest of the creche staff.
* Responsibilities:
* Provide attentive and engaging care for children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
* Supervise children during play, activities, and snack times.
* Assist with nappy changing, feeding, and other personal care routines.
* Respond to children's individual needs and provide comfort and support. Activity Assistance:
* Plan and organise age-appropriate activities and games for the children, focusing on both fun and developmental care. This includes arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and sensory play.
* Prepare and set up engaging activity areas, ensuring they are clean, organised, and safe.
* Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.to the Creche Manager. .
Qualifications and Skills:
* Level 2 or 3 childcare qualifications are desirable.
* Previous experience working with young children in a creche, nursery, or similar setting.
* A genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their well being.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
* Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.
* Basic First Aid and Child Protection/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).
* DBS check required. Personal Attributes:
* Reliable and punctual.
* Friendly and approachable.
* Organised and detail-oriented.
* Ability to use own initiative. • A love of play.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Opportunity to work in a prestigious private kids club.
* Supportive and friendly team environment.
* Opportunities for professional development.
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If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively email your most up-to-date CV.
Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey.
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* Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer