Childcare Assistant - Norwich, United Kingdom - Seedlings Kindergarten

Seedlings Kindergarten

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Norwich, United Kingdom

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Seedlings Kindergarten

Kindergarten Assistant - Job Description

Kindergarten Manager:
Katie Harley

Setting Name:
Seedlings Kindergarten

Setting Address:
Old Church Hall, The Street, Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8SX

Job Title:
Kindergarten Assistant

Position Type:
Part time

Hours: 4 to 24 hrs per week

(over Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur between 9am and 3pm, plus meetings/festivals)

Rate of Pay:
National Living Wage

Contract:
Short term (to be renewed)

Trial Period:
One half term (6 weeks)

Start Date:

TBC

Purpose of Role

To support the Kindergarten Teacher in all aspects of the day to day running of the kindergarten, as required.
To provide an appropriate role model for the children in accordance with the

Steiner Waldorf philosophy of education, and guided by the Kindergarten Teacher.

To supervise the children both inside and outside, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.
To be in sole charge of the children at the setting for short periods of time.
To be in sole charge of the children at the setting in an emergency situation for a maximum of 2 hours.

Main Duties

To take responsibility for the preparation of the daily snack.
To supervise the children during creative play time, when appropriate.
To assist children in the daily art or craft activity, when required.
To assist the children with toileting, including changing nappies when required.
To assist the children with washing hands when required.
To assist the children with getting ready to go outside/come inside.
To provide an appropriate role model for the children.
To clear the table, sweep the floor and wash up after snack.
To prepare the room for story time.
To clean the sink and toilet area as and when required.
To keep the kitchen area clean and tidy.
To read and adhere to the policies, procedures and codes of conduct of the setting.
To observe, monitor and report on the progress of each of the children, as and when required.
To work with the Kindergarten Teacher to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.
To soothe and comfort injured children in line with the policies and procedures of the setting.
To administer first aid/medical care, when appropriate, in line with parental/ guardian consent and the policies and procedures of the setting.
To ensure all visitors to the setting are duly authorised.
To provide parents/guardians with information about the children to the extent authorised by the Kindergarten Teacher and in line with the policies and procedures of the setting.
To attend a weekly staff meeting on a Thursday afternoon
To prepare and attend festivals outside of normal hours, as required
To carry out any other duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post that are required in order to deliver the job's key responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

DBS Certificate (either existing or must be applied for prior to employment)
Paediatric First Aid Certificate (either existing or must be applied for prior to employment)
Introduction to Safeguarding Certificate (either existing or must be applied for prior to employment)
A commitment to developing an understanding of child development from a

Steiner Waldorf perspective.

A commitment to developing an understanding of the Steiner Waldorf approach to early years education.
A commitment to developing knowledge and experience of working with the EYFS.
A commitment to developing a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
A commitment to working with antidiscriminatory practice in all areas of work.
A willingness to join in with all domestic and creative activities, including singing.
A genuine desire to develop an understanding of the nature of children from a

Steiner Waldorf perspective, and to support their healthy development in line with the Steiner Waldorf ethos.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

Knowledge of child observation and assessment as outlined in the EYFS.
Effective communication skills with both adults and children.
A commitment to working in an open, honest and collaborative way with the

Kindergarten Teacher, including asking for support when required.

The ability to follow instructions whilst also being flexible and able to adapt to the situation.
Time management and organisational skills.
A calm and patient disposition.
Some ability in handwork (simple sewing, craft etc.)

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: per week

Salary:
£10.50 per hour

Benefits: