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Purpose of post Class Assistant

To work as a member of the nursery team to ensure that all children attending the setting receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Education

• Support the team to provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Observe, support and extend children's learning.
• Plan appropriately for the EYFS and ensure rich and diverse outdoor play experiences are offered
• Maintain accurate and effective children’s records.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow, Child Protection Procedures.
• Ensure the nutritional needs of the children are met and Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
• Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS and relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004.
• Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, and other agencies that may visit the setting.
• Learn about current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.
• Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.

Health and Safety

• Ensure you are aware of the health and safety responsibilities and set a good standard of teamwork for this.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
• Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Operational

• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
• Work with the manager and inspectors during inspections by regulatory bodies and assist in the implementation of any recommendations.

Staff

• Have good organisational skills.
• Work as a team with other staff members.
• Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals etc.
• Be able to communicate with honesty and integrity with team members.
• Able to work under pressure.
• A professional attitude and enthusiastic approach to work.

General

• Develop and promote parental partnership and involvement.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by line management.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Be prepared to undertake additional training and qualifications
• Attend and be involved with out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning/staff meetings, Christmas party, etc.
• Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and other such duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the manager.
• Be safety conscious at all times.
• Don’t procrastinate or gossip, deal with important issues at all times.
• Always put the needs of the children first.
• Be imaginative and proactive in the garden when setting out activities for the children.

Relevant Experience -

• Experience in a day-care setting

Education and Training

At least a Childcare & Education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 2

Knowledge

• A sound knowledge of child development for children aged birth to five years
• An understanding of the Early years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• An understanding of a play based approach to children’s learning and the value of outdoors experiences
• Understanding of the key worker role

Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies
• Ability to plan and organise workload

Other Requirements

• An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
• An understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
• A willingness to undertake further relevant training including some evenings and weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.58-£13.39 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025
Reference ID: Child Care