Description
Lunch Cover Assistant
Location: Monkey Puzzle Woodford
Salary: Starting from £12.80 per hour (dependent on qualification(s) and experience)
Hours: 11am - 3pm - Monday to Friday
Join our caring, welcoming and supportive team at Monkey Puzzle Woodford
Why Us?
Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come. For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn and develop in our safe and secure environments for.
Key Responsibilities
* You will be able to help provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of the children
* You are able to provide play based learning opportunities for all children
* You will be able to adhere to all company policies and procedures and maintain positive working relationships with the team, parents and carers
* You will know when to report issues of concern to a senior team member
* You have a positive attitude and creative ideas to inspire learning
* You have good verbal and written communication skills with adults and children
* You will have great planning and organisation skills
* You will have a willingness to learn
* Ensure high levels of interaction with children in order to help extend their learning
* Support children at mealtimes ensuring these provide a positive social experience for the children
* Provide support for children who are transitioning to new settings
* Help children with feeding, changing clothes, nappies, toileting etc
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essentials
* Experience of working with children
Great to haves
* Full and relevant level 2 in Early Years
* Food Hygiene Level 2
* FGM
* Safeguarding
* Paediatric First Aid
Benefits
People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as a part of our team you will benefit from:
* Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform.
* Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you.
* Free parking
* Childcare discount
* Access to free counselling services
* Free meals
* Company wide events
* A wellbeing focused leadership team
* Competitive salary
* 2 annual inset training days
* £1000 refer a friend scheme
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Safeguarding Statement
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries is a renowned brand that offers outstanding day nursery and preschool child care services for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. With over fifteen years of experience, Monkey Puzzle has worked closely with parents, staff, and Ofsted to deliver exceptional childcare, providing children with unlimited opportunities to play, learn, and grow in a safe and secure environment. With a network of carefully designed nurseries across the United Kingdom, Monkey Puzzle is dedicated to supporting families and answering the question, "Where can I find a nursery near me?". Their nurseries are located in various counties and London boroughs, ensuring accessibility for families in different areas. Monkey Puzzle also prioritizes the growth and development of their team members. They offer apprenticeship programs, early years career opportunities, and comprehensive training and development for their staff, resulting in a highly skilled and dedicated team. From babies to preschoolers, Monkey Puzzle caters to the educational and developmental needs of children in each age group. Their curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to school. Choose Monkey Puzzle for exceptional childcare and a nurturing learning environment for your child's early years.