Early Years Assistant/practitioner

1 week ago


Denny, Falkirk, United Kingdom Kool Kidz Nursery Full time
Kool Kidz nursery opened in June 2006 and has grown into a busy and well established private nursery.

We offer high quality Childcare and Early Learning for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

We offer a caring, welcoming and stimulating environment, where children can thrive and learn through play. Through partnerships with parents we can work together 'Giving your child a positive start in life.'

Job Title:
Early Years Practitioner or Assistant

Location:
Kool Kidz Nursery

Purpose of the Job:

To support the early education and care of young children within the context of the family and wider community.

To work on their own initiative and as a member of a team to support the development of a high quality, integrated early childhood service for children and families.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To enable all children within the nursery to develop to their full potential by engaging them in and supporting them with their involvement in appropriate experiences and learning opportunities within the context of local and national curriculum guidance and care standards.
  • To support the creation of a warm, caring environment in which each child feels secure, respected and valued in her/his own right and which promotes equality of opportunity for all.
  • To prepare and maintain materials and equipment which are appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.
  • To recognise and be sensitive to children who are potentially at risk and take appropriate action
  • To establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and families to support their child's early learning
  • To observe and monitor the learning needs of each child and provide her/him with opportunities to develop skills and access experiences appropriate to her/his developmental needs.
  • To work with colleagues, children and parents in the planning, recording and reporting of each child's progress
  • To participate in staff development opportunities and training supporting continued professional development, personal reflection and review.
  • To participate in staff meetings in accordance with the exigencies of the service. Where this happens out with usual hours this will be agreed after negotiation and with due notice to all staff.
  • To comply with holiday closure arrangements in accordance with the exigencies of the service after negotiation and with due notice to all staff.
  • To ensure health and safety, security standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with the nurseries procedures e.g. fire drill etc.
  • Food handling and preparation of snack, lunches ect
  • Working within the indoor and outdoor environment all year round
  • Work under the direction/supervision of a more senior member of staff.
  • Any other duties as may be considered appropriate for this post.
  • The post holder may be required to perform duties in keeping with the role, other than those identified in the job description for the post and according to the requirements of the management team.
  • The particular responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level or responsibilities entailed.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Essential Criteria:_
  • Minimum National Certificate in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6 or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6 for Assistant / Minimum HNC Childhood Practice or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 for Practitioner
  • Keen to pursue own professional/personal development
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good planning and organisation skills
  • Personal qualities including enthusiasm, commitment, approachability, reliability and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
  • Flexible in days available
  • Registered with or able to register Scottish Social Services Council
  • Desired Criteria:_
  • Experience of early years provision
  • Experience of team working
  • Experience of working with parents, families and the wider community
  • Personal qualities including innovation and adaptability, keen to pursue career development pathways

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: per week

Salary:
Up to £10.90 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

School type:

  • Day nursery
  • Private nursery school

Application question(s):

  • Do you hold the qualifications or the equivalent listed with the job specification?

Experience:

  • Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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