Overview
Job Title: Childcare Assistant LEVEL 3 PREFERRED. BABY EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL
Location: Forest Hill, SE23 Small Home-Based Setting
Start Date: ASAP
Lullaby Lane Childcare is a warm, home-from-home childcare setting in Forest Hill, offering high-quality care for babies and young children. We are expanding our small team and are looking for a caring, reliable Childcare Assistant to join us.
What you’ll be doing
* Full-time TUESDAYS TO FRIDAYS OR MONDAYS TO THURSDAYS OR MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
* Exact hours and days can be discussed at interview.
* Supporting the day-to-day care of children in a small, nurturing home-based setting
* Helping to set up and run activities in line with the EYFS (indoor and outdoor play, story time, arts & crafts, etc.)
* Supporting with mealtimes, nappies/toileting and general routines
* Building positive, secure relationships with children and their families
* Helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment
* Working closely with the Childminder and other assistants as part of a small, friendly team
About You
* Qualified to at least Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare / Early Years
* Has previous experience working with children (nursery, childminding, nannying, school, playgroup etc.)
* MUST BE ABLE TO START ASAP
* A proficient English speaker with good communication skills (spoken and written)
* Warm, patient and genuinely passionate about early years
* Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a small team
* Willing to get stuck in from messy play to tidying up!
A current DBS and Paediatric First Aid are desirable; if not, you must be willing to obtain these.
What we offer
* A supportive, friendly environment in a small home-based setting (not a big nursery)
* Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in early years
* Highly competitive pay, depending on qualifications and experience
* Please send: Your CV
Well be reviewing applications and inviting shortlisted candidates to an informal interview and trial session.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Benefits
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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