Preschool Nursery Assistant – Level 3 Qualified
Essex County Council is hiring for a Preschool Nursery Assistant – Level 3 Qualified role in Chelmsford.
Overview
Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 Qualified
Permanent, Part Time. Location: Chelmsford. Working Style: Fixed-base worker.
About The Role
Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 Qualified
Permanent, Part Time
£13.00 per hour
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Please note this role is offered as a Part Time opportunity, working 19.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year), covering the following shifts:
* Tuesday: 9am to 3.30pm
* Thursday: 9am to 3.30pm
* Friday: 9am to 3.30pm
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.
Adult Community Learning (ACL) is ECC’s provider of lifelong learning experiences for Essex residents. ACL offers childcare facilities for parents to help them 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 also 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 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.
* First Aid training.
* Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare.
To read more about us please visit ACL Essex.
Why Essex?
Essex County Council offers a stimulating public service environment with flexible working options and opportunities to contribute to the local community. ECC is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and promotes equality and inclusion across its workforce.
EEO and accessibility: ECC is committed to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job if they request adjustments. ECC also aims to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.
For queries about this role, please email christine.simmons@essex.gov.uk. Follow us on social media or visit our careers page for more information.
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