Pre-school Assistant - Didcot, United Kingdom - Ladybird Pre-School Limited

Description

To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the pre-school leader to provide, safe, high quality education and care for young children.

To maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment.


Main Duties:

• To assist with the planning of the curriculum, to provide a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children attending the preschool in conjunction with other staff.
• Help prepare and fully set out the group before the children arrive and tidy up after the children leave.
• To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met.
• To advise the preschool manager of any concerns e.g. over children, child protection, parents/carers or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To be aware of any special needs a child may have and to familiarise oneself with relevant play and learning plans, working alongside parents to give full integration in the preschool.
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation.
• Attend monthly staff meetings outside working hours.
• To attend inservice training courses and meetings as required.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is acquired as part of the job.
• Undertake certain domestic jobs within the preschool, e

g:
preparation of snacks, cleansing of equipment etc.

• To keep uptodate with current good practice.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Preschool manager, in accordance with the preschool business plan/objectives.

NB:
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.

Person specification:


Essential criteria:

• Willingness to learn.
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check which confirms suitability to work with children.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
• Commitment to young children and families.
• Friendly, flexible approach.
• Health clearance for the role.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Good customer awareness.

Desirable criteria:

• CACHE Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years, or equivalent

COMPETITIVE SALARY - Dependent on qualifications and experience.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
£11.42-£12.55 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Day nursery
• Preschool

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 28/06/2024

Expected start date: 03/09/2024