Job Description
Full time position which is 40 hours over 5 days working a shift pattern between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Our position is currently available in our Pre-school room which is aged 2 ½ years until school age however they may be expected to work in any room from ages 6 months upwards. This is at our Lofthouse setting, which is based in the grounds of Rodillian Academy, postcode WF3 3PS.
Job duties will include:
- Provide care and attend to the welfare of the children at all times
- Maintain and provide a safe environment
- Be involved in planning long-term and day-to-day activities to stimulate and promote the development of the children
- Help the children to develop basic social skills and promote good hygiene standards
- Provide a safe and clean environment in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Understand the importance of safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidentiality
- Assist in snack and meal times
- Participate in relevant training
- Setting up of pre-school, indoors and out
- Support the work of the Early Years’ Foundation Stage principles of integrated care and education for children ages 2 – 5
- Work in accordance with policies and procedures
No childcare experience is required however, if they have some idea about working in childcare or have done a basic qualification, that would be great. We are also looking for someone that is wanting to train in a childcare qualification preferably up to Level 3.
Personal Qualities :
- Willingness to work hard and complete tasks assigned
- Asking questions if unsure about tasks assigned
- Good timekeeping
- Proactive work ethic
- People person
- Confident
- Polite
- Career driven and wanting to push themselves
- Commitment to achieving the qualification
- Ability to take instruction when needed
- Eager to learn
Skills Required :
- Good practical skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
- Attention to detail
Future Prospects :
Potential full time role on completion.
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