1. Risby Pre-school and Childcare Services, Risby IP28 6RT
2. £11.50 per hour
3. 25 - 30 hours per week (term time only)
4. Permanent
5. Reference: 0580
Risby Pre-school and Childcare Services have a fantastic opportunity of a Pre-school and Childcare Practitioner to join our team. We provide a warm family atmosphere where children thrive and have loads of fun. Your role will be to work as part of the team and continue our success whilst bringing fresh ideas to our wonderfully equipped setting. We provide high quality education and care from 8am-5.30pm Monday to Friday in term time only, for children between the ages of 2 and 11 years old. We currently have 6 members of staff and can take up to 24 children in a session.
We ideally require an experienced practitioner who has a Childcare Level 2 or 3 qualification (or higher) with initiative, enthusiasm and who is able to work independently as well as part of a team. We would consider someone who has no experience but is keen to work in a childcare environment with the willingness to do their childcare level 3 qualification in the next 1 - 2years.
Essential criteria:
6. commitment to young children and families and ability to work in partnership with parents and carers
7. suitability to care for children
8. demonstrate good time management and organisational skills
9. commitment to attend training and other development opportunities
10. ability to work with parents/carers to encourage their involvement in their child education and development
11. commitment to working collaboratively within a team
12. commitment to equal opportunities
13. enthusiasm to undertake activities with the children with a proactive approach to the role
14. basic IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable criteria:
15. minimum Level 2 Childcare Qualification
16. experience of working with children
17. good understanding of EYFS framework
18. ability to plan and implement a Preschool curriculum for your key group
19. up to date Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid and Food Safety training
20. experience of working in an Early Years setting.