Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 Qualified
Permanent, Part Time
£13.00 per hour
Location: Colchester
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Working hours: 32 hours per week (term time only, Monday – Friday 8:45am – 15:45pm)
Responsibilities
The Nursery/Pre-school Assistant will be part of a team and will be expected to provide high standards of quality care within the nursery/pre‑school with responsibilities encompassing the environment, resources and experiences offered to children and their families.
* 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.
* Be responsible for participating in all 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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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email christine.simmons@essex.gov.uk
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