French Nursery Assistant

Committed and innovative Room Leader required to join our new bilingual nursery in Wandsworth. Little Linguists Nursery School Ltd has a clear mission statement to provide quality care and education in a bilingual, stable, caring environment. This will give children a unique opportunity to learn in and about another language and culture, whilst still meeting the demands of the Early Years Foundation Stage, striving for high standards and progress in their learning. Other business activity will include running one-hour creative classes for parents and babies.

Role and Responsibilities

As Room Leader you will be expected:

• To assist the nursery manager and deputy manager in providing professional leadership and management of the nursery.

• To lead by example, to challenge and support staff to realise and achieve their full potential.

• To follow the one-person one-language (OPOL) system.

• To provide appropriate care and supervision of the children at all times.

• To be motivated and enthusiastic about working with young children.

• To assist the nursery assistants in planning and observations of children.

• Provide regular feedback on performance to staff.

• To lead the planning, assessment and implementation of the EYFS curriculum in your room.

• Contribute towards achieving nursery occupancy targets.

• Control costs in line with agreed budgets.

• To work towards achieving a happy & welcoming environment for children, parents & visitors.

• To manage own workload and keep allocated key children's books and report's up to date.

• To ensure that all children receive stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.

• To adhere to all policies and procedures at all times.

• Notify the Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager of any concerns or issues regarding policies, procedures or operational practice.

• To develop effective relationships with your colleagues and carers.

• Represent the Company and advance its interests in the local community.

• Support the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for children (including tidying up rooms, putting away in dishwasher, etc).

• To assist during meal times.

• To maintain personal hygiene for children under 5 (including nappy changing).

• Attend monthly staff meetings and appropriate training courses when required.

• Assume additional management responsibilities as and when required.

• To commence a level three or higher qualification in early years within the first 12 months of employment.

• Travel occassionally may be required

This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed further to the requirements of the Nursery.


Additional Notes

• Excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with ongoing support and career development.

• You will need the ability to work at short notice.

• The successful candidates will be caring for children aged between six weeks and five years old between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm Monday - Friday.

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

• All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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It is important that all applicants for this role complete the application process. Please send your up-to-date CV (in English) and covering letter (in French) with your availability


Person Specification

Must speak fluent french for this position


Person Specification Specification Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria How Assessed Qualifications ?? Unqualified applicants will be considered ?? English, Math's & Science G.C.S.E
?? NVQ Level 3 or a nationally recognised early years qualification
?? Pediatric First Aid ?? Certification
?? CV & Covering Letter
?? Interviews Experience ?? 2 Years experience in an early years environment
?? Working in a team
?? Caring for children from 0-5 ?? Experience of using Montessori equipment
?? Providing care and education to children from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with special educational needs ?? CV & Covering Letter
?? Interviews Knowledge ?? Understanding of the needs of young children. ?? Child development (0-5 years)
?? Early Years Foundation Stage
?? Safeguarding children issues and procedures ?? CV & Covering Letter
?? Interviews Skills & Abilities ?? Have a warm and positive approach to children
?? Ability to develop good working relationships with parents and other service providers
?? Ability to co-operate and adhere to health and safety policy, practices and instructions
?? Flexibility including the ability to cope with changing needs and demands
?? Able to work on own initiative and manage own workload
?? Approachable, reliable & conscientious
?? Flexible and creative approach to problem solving ?? Ability to observe and assess children's development
?? Good sense of humour and willingness to be "hands-on" in the day-to-day running of the nursery
?? Record keeping and report ?? CV & Covering Letter
?? Interviews