Early Years Assistant - Barking, United Kingdom - SENspired

Description

About us
SENspired is a small but growing family-run business in the new development of Barking Riverside.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality education for every child, addressing their individual needs and fostering their talents.

We believe that paramount to a child's success is a strong partnership with parents, who understand how crucial the formative years are in shaping an individual's academic, physical and social development, and paving the pathway to success in the years that follow.

School readiness is the ultimate goal each child will achieve through the SENspired curriculum.

The 3 most important elements we are looking for:

• Overtly passionate individual towards children and education
• Positivity and cando attitude
• Flexible to change

The nursery will undergo a lot of change within your first year, with your start date expected to coincide with the nursery opening, expansion to be ongoing, and employees all finding their feet.

There will be a lot of opportunity to develop, but communication will be key to ensure a successful and happy work environment for you and the growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Support and uphold developmentally appropriate lesson plans for young children
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
• Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through engaging activities
• Support in observations and assessments of children's progress
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
• Ensure the health and safety of all children in your care

Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well independently, as well as follow direction
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children

Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.


Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
£19,000.00-£21,217.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Barking (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Barking: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person