Childminder Assistant

Little Panda Montessori House is an Ofsted outstanding setting and 5 star rating for food and Hygiene standard. We are looking for an assistant for our childminding setting in High Barnet, EN5 2QF to start in June.

We are looking for someone:
Love to work with children.

reliable, patient and has a positive attitude. Desire and passion for ongoing learning and personal development.

Have good communication skills to build relationships with children and parents.

Use initiative and be proactive to ensure the smooth running of the setting.

qualification/experience in childcare and knowlege in Montessori philosophy is a bonus

DBS update service

Key tasks and responsibilities:

- To take part in child initiated and adult planed activities that stimulate and support children’s intellectual, physical, social, emotional and language development.
- To assist and support children with personal care requirements. This may include changing nappies, assisting with toileting needs, changing clothes and shoes, and helping children at mealtimes.
- To assist with general day to day requirements of the setting such as tidying away equipment and cleaning up after mealtimes.
- To assist with school drop offs and collection when needed.
- To assist with preparing snacks and meals for children.
- Maintain children’s learning journals (Training and support will be provided)
- Attend trainings to ensure a continuation of personal professional development and to ensure that your knowledge and skills are up to date and relevant to the position.
- To accompany the children and registered childminder on trips, for example to local parks or on other planned outings.
- To always abide by all policies and procedures in place within the setting and be aware of Ofsted requirements.
- Complying with the requirements of the EYFS and Childcare Register.
- Maintain confidentiality for staff and children and comply with the requirements of the Information Commissioners Office regarding Data Protection.
- Complying with Health and Safety at Work legislation.
- To be aware of the settings Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (training will be provided).
- To be aware of emergency procedures and what procedures are to be followed in the event of an accident or incident.

Working hours:
8.30am - 1pm Mondays - Thursdays

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract, Graduate

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Schedule:

- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/10/2024
Expected start date: 04/11/2024