Pre-school Assistant - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom - Condover Pre-School

Description

Condover Pre-School is a rural, charity led pre-school providing our local community with an affordable option for high quality childcare in a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment.

The pre-school assistant is required 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.

Working under the direction of the Pre-school Leader, the applicant will be required to give support to other personnel within the setting, and liaise with parents/carers.

• Assist with the planning of the curriculum.
• Encourage parental involvement through creating working relationships with parents/carers.
• Ensure activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner.
• Follow all preschool policies, including thoe relating to safegaurding and confidentiality.
• Ensure that the preschool offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and personal and food hygiene at all times.
• Daily interaction with children to provide range of stimulating activities to promote all areas of learning.
• Working with the preschool leader to establish an appropriate safe and secure learning environment.
• Promoting positive values, attitudes and good child behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging children to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Having a positive approach to continuous professional development and a willingness to attend training.
• Attend staff meetings and occasional activities such as sport day and Christmas nativity which may require attendance outside normal school hours.

• Willingness to learn.
• CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preschool Practice, NVQ level 3 in early years childcare or equivalent.
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check which confirms suitability to work with children.
• Previous experience of working with young children.
• Thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
• Commitment to young children and families.
• Friendly, flexible approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

• Preschool

• Shrewsbury, SY5 7AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)