Overview
Preschool Nursery Assistant – Level 3 Qualified. Permanent, Term Time role in Colchester. Part-time opportunity, 32 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year), Monday – Friday 8:45am – 15:45pm. £13.00 per hour.
To apply you must hold a Level 3 or above accredited qualification in Early years childcare and education and have experience of working in an Early Years setting. This role is offered through Adult Community Learning (ACL), ECC’s provider of lifelong learning experiences for Essex residents. ACL offers childcare facilities to support parents to move nearer to, enter or progress within the workplace or gain skills to enhance life chances. The Nursery/Pre-school is registered with Ofsted and is open to community children whose parents/carers are not attending ACL.
Responsibilities
* Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities.
* Observe, support and extend children's learning.
* Maintain accurate and effective children’s records.
* Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
* Ensure that children are kept safe and understand safeguarding, and when necessary follow Child Protection Procedures.
* Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
* Promote positive attitudes to race, culture, gender, religion and abilities.
* Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery/pre-school.
* Participate in self-development activities including appraisals and supervision meetings, team meetings, etc.
The Experience You Will Bring
Essential:
* Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare.
* English and Maths Skills at level 2.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with both children and adults.
* The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children’s emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
Desirable:
* The ability to work effectively under a variety of circumstances and develop skill within the role.
* The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children’s emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
* First Aid training.
* Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare.
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