Childcare Assistant

2 days ago

St Columb, United Kingdom Major Steps Childcare Full time

Major Steps is a well established setting in the heart of St Columb Major. We currently have a nursery for under 3 year olds and a pre-school for 4-5 year olds, where we also offer out of school provision. We provide fun and stimulating opportunities for children to grow and develop, in a caring and supportive environment. A rare opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team. This will be on a Bank Staff basis to begin with, however there could be an offer of regular permanent hours in the future.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- MUST have a minimum of a Level 2 in Early Years, Childcare and Education or equivalent
- Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
- An understanding of safeguarding procedures
- MUST have experience with working with children that have additional needs.
- Some knowledge of Individual Education Plans, Makaton and how to implement next steps with SEN children would be an advantage as well as some understanding of visual communication aids.

**Main Purpose of the role**:

- To have a positive attitude and to act as an enthusiastic and creative role model for Major Steps.
- To provide quality play sessions for children from birth to 5 years in our nursery and 3 to 11 years in our out of school provision. This will include organising resources, implementing planning and assessment, within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- To take on the role of key person to a number of children and to be responsible for their continued learning and development.
- To follow safeguarding procedures as set out by Cornwall Children’s Safeguarding Board to ensure the safety of children is paramount.
- To establish good working relationships with all staff members, parents/carers and other professionals.
- Work flexibly within all rooms of Major Steps Childcare.
- Use observation, planning and assessment to meet the continuous individual needs of children. Liaise with parents and other professionals to provide a holistic view of the child.
- Record keeping duties including : - children’s learning diaries, summative assessments, communication and language assessment, two year checks, Individual education plans, and planning.
- To attend staff meetings, room meetings, planning, training and fundraising activities which may occur during or outside of usual working hours.
- Understand and adhere to the settings policies.
- Prepare healthy snacks ensuring individual needs are met within our health and hygiene policies
- Be responsible for continuing and ongoing professional development and undertake training as appropriate.

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 18 per week

**Salary**: £9.50-£9.58 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid risk assessment in place for use in the setting which will be shared upon commencing employment.
Arrangements for interviews will be covid secure and procedures discussed with successful applicants nearer to the interview date.

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Reference ID: majorsteps

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