Childcare Practitioner - Level 2 + - Full Time - 8:00 am to 5:30 pm - £10.70 per hour
Benefits:
* 30 days holiday
* Competitive salary
* Annual salary reviews
* Uniform provided
* Free parking
* Birthday off
* Birthday gifts
* Discounted childcare
* Employee reward schemes
* Staff events
Duties:
* Responsibility for a varied age range of children from zero to eleven years, including early years (zero to five) and primary school age (five to eleven), similar to childminding.
* Work with children of varying abilities, including those with special educational needs, with support from the SENCO, staff team, and outside agencies as required.
* Arrange activities and experiences based on children's interests, abilities, and the setting's seasonal themes.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene, including handwashing and cleaning tasks, and attend to children's hygiene needs.
* Assist children with personal care, hygiene, and toileting needs.
* Participate in daily cleaning and tidying duties with the team.
* Assist with school drop-offs and pick-ups from Halling Primary or Valley Invicta Primary at Holborough Lakes, if required.
* Manage your workload confidently, focusing on your key children and the EYFS framework, while working supportively within a team.
* Attend monthly team meetings and occasional training outside working hours.
* Participate in evening or weekend events, such as open days, celebrations, and parent information sessions.
* Adhere to rules and boundaries within the setting, supporting positive behaviour and providing continuity of care.
* Build positive relationships with parents, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality, and liaising confidently about children's progress.
* Ensure confidentiality in line with Data Protection regulations.
Candidate Requirements:
* Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare
* Enhanced DBS check
* Understanding of safeguarding children
* Enjoyment of outdoor activities, with access to woodland for play and learning
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to build positive relationships with families and staff independently
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