Personal SpecificationEssential:
QCF /NVQ level 2 CCLD/ A level in Childcare or equivalent.
Experience working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity
Applicants must be over 18 years' old
A willingness to undertake additional training
Flexible and enthusiastic
Desirable:
1 years' experience in a paid capacity working with children aged 5 months to 4 years
Experience in planning and observations
Valid paediatric first aid, food safety and safeguarding certificates
Playtime is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Description
Post: Nursery Assistant
Responsible to: Room Leader
The Nursery Assistant will be working as part of a Key Worker team for the daily needs of children between the ages of 5 months and 11 years within the setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
* To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the Day Nursery.
* Help prepare the playroom for the children before they arrive and tidy up the playroom at the end of the session.
* Assist the leader with planning weekly activity programme for children and their individual needs.
* Take part and interact with the children during the session.
* Listen, encourage and stimulate the children to take part in all activities provided.
* Assist in the preparation of children's records and reviews for parents in conjunction with other staff.
* Work alongside parents of special needs children to give full integration in the Nursery.
* To engage as part of an effective team.
* Liaise with and support parents and other family members of your Key children.
* Enforce agreed behaviour management policy- Highscope's conflict resolution.
* Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and playroom etc.
* Attend staff meetings and external training events and contribute to forward planning and enhancement of children's experience at the Nursery.
* Actively participate in the annual fundraising events.
* Keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff learned in the course of the job.
* Ensure that all activities and staff in the playroom comply with the child protection and Safeguarding policy.
* Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure Playtime Day Nursery's ethos is fulfilled.
Salary and Conditions
Rate of pay:
18-20: £11.00 per hour
21+ £13.00 per hour
Full-time Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Part-time Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days), 8 hours per day (various shifts between 7.30am-6pm)
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 7.30am – 6.00pm
Holidays: 20 days per year plus 10 Bank Holidays pro rata
Application Method:
Please Note: A CV is not accepted
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Childcare Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person