Preschool Assistant

Qualified preschool assistant wanted for a flexible, part-time work opportunity.

This opportunity is for an enthusiastic applicant to join a small, friendly team in delivering the Early Years’ curriculum. You will be providing care and education to the under 5’s and creating a stimulating environment for them to experience and explore new and exciting activities to facilitate them gaining skills to enhance their lives.

Main duties and responsibilities.

Applicants must hold a relevant NVQ2 or equivalent in Childcare And Education. 

Applicants should, ideally, hold certificates in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding 1 and 2 however this is not essential.

• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
• Set up and tidy away the playroom adhering to health and safety policy
• This is physically demanding role which requires an adequate level of mobility. Facts that may impede this must be disclosed to the manager.
• To ensure child records are kept up-to-date
• To have awareness or Prevent duties and Cultural Capital
• To record accidents and incidents appropriately
• To attend half termly staff meetings and occasional events.
• To respect confidentiality of all information received
• Show understanding of policies procedures and risk assessments
• To prepare drinks and snacks and clean up after these times and undertake domestic jobs within the setting e.g. cleaning equipment and ensuring room is kept clean, tidy and safe
• Attend and participate in staff training and development, annual appraisals and regular supervision meetings
• To carry out other duties requested by the Manager that may reasonably be expected within your role
• To be aware of the high profile of the Preschool and to uphold its standards at all times both within work hours and outside
• To enjoy and feel valued for their efforts and experiences
• Applicants should, ideally, hold certificates in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding 1 and 2 however this is not essential.

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