Kindergarten Assistant

2 weeks ago


Melrose, United Kingdom St Mary's School, Melrose Full time

**Job Summary**

This is a term time position - 34 weeks plus 5.6 weeks annual leave. Hours of work are 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday.

**Duties**
- To assist in the setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment.
- To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
- To actively encourage children's progress in all areas of development, types and stages of play, by interaction and extension of play activities.
- To undertaken a key worker role with specific children.
- To be involved in curriculum planning, policy writing and record keeping as requested and led by the Head of Kindergarten.

**Qualifications**
- Previous experience of working in a childcare environment is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effective interaction with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- A passion for working with children and a commitment to fostering their development is required.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated when working independently.

Pay: £19,000.00-£21,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Work Location: In person