Employer Location: TYRONE
Phone Number: 02887727677
Email: ballysaggart@kiddiwinkles.co.uk
Job description
To work as a member of the Kiddiwinkles Team to ensure that all children attending the setting aged 6 weeks to 12 years, receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs.
Responsibilities
* To follow and implement Kiddiwinkles framework and any other educational influences which may be implemented to increase the learning experiences for the children in our care
* To work in partnership with children and their families to enable all children to fully access opportunities that will improve their emotional health, safety, participation, play, learning and economic well-being
* Responsible in assisting the manager in the daily running of Kiddiwinkles Care & Learning Centre whilst adhering to the policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Children Act and Health & Safety Legislation, all requirements
* Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Two years experience of working with children in any type of childcare setting
* Level 2 or 3 in Childcare
* A sound knowledge of child development for children aged from 6 weeks to 12 years
* An understanding of observation & planning to support children’s learning and development
* Knowledge of particular health & safety issues relevant to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years
* Knowledge of child protection
* Understanding the role ‘ Key Worker’
* -Good communication skills -Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies -Ability to maintain confidentiality
* A willingness to undertake further relevant training including some evenings and weekends
* An understanding & commitment to equal opportunities
* An understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
Desirable Skills
* Two years experience of working with children in a Daycare Setting
* Trained in: First Aid, Child Protection & Food Hygiene, Health & Safety
* A knowledge of research related to childcare & education and A knowledge of different curriculum’s and research based education for children’s learning
* Good time management
* Other personal attributes which would bring relevance to your job role i.e. musical talent, language, dancing, sports in promoting the children’s learning
Further Information
Hours: 30 - 40 per week. Candidate must undergo an Access NI and relevant vetting procedures