General Assistant - Boston, United Kingdom - Gipsey Bridge Preschool

Gipsey Bridge Preschool
Gipsey Bridge Preschool
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Boston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
This is a term time only setting.


Hours required:
7.30am - 1pm


Working with children is not easy, you need a sense of humour, a strong stomach and nasal pallet (we deal with sick and poo daily), you need lots and lots of patience's (you will hear the same sentence and story over and over again, you must have the ability to look surprised and excited each time as if it was the first time you have heard it).

A general assistant's role at Gipsey Bridge Preschool is the heart of the setting, children will share their worries, fears, happiness and excitement with you, your colleagues will reply on you and the parents will share their news with you.


This is the only job you will hear phrases like 'that poo is sooo big I will have to cut it up', 'i've got a bogey stuck up my nose'......

General Assistant role will involve the following

  • To supervise children aged 11years at breakfast club and during the morning as and when required.
  • To welcome children and parents into the setting when arriving.
  • To complete necessary paperwork to register children's arrival.
  • To take messages and follow the settings procedures of sharing messages.
  • To escort children to school at the relevant time, maintain safety and supervision at all times.
  • To prepare and deliver snacks to the children
  • To prepare, cook and deliver lunches to the children following food safety regulations
  • Maintain the kitchen to a high standard
  • Complete relevant paperwork to meet food safety regulations
  • To answer the door and telephone professionally and communicate effectively
  • To complete a weekly shopping list
  • To wash an endless amount of pots and pans, cups, toys the list goes on....

Skills:


  • Knowledge of food safety practices and procedures would be beneficial
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team
  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fastpaced environment
  • Excellent time management skills, ability to meet deadlines

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


Job Type:
Temporary contract


Salary:
£7.49-£10.42 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

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