Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Assistant
| Posting date: | 31 March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.42 to £12 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 4AH |
| Company: | redwigwam |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 8f765e7d-c43c-4f64-b783-afd2609cd9e8 |
Summary
As a Nursery Assistant at either Level 2 or Level
3, you will be an integral part of the early childhood education team, working
closely with the lead nursery teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and
stimulating environment for children aged between 0-5 years. Your primary
responsibility will be to support the lead teacher in delivering a high-quality
early childhood education program, ensuring the well-being and development of
the children under your care.
Responsibilities:
1. Childcare
Support: Assist in providing a safe and secure environment for children,
meeting their physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
2. Curriculum
Implementation: Support in planning and implementing age-appropriate
activities and play-based learning experiences to promote children's
cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
3. Individualized
Care: Collaborate with the lead teacher to provide individualized
attention and care for each child, considering their unique needs,
interests, and learning styles.
4. Classroom
Management: Assist in managing the classroom environment, ensuring it is
organized, clean, and well-maintained. Set up and tidy activity areas and
play equipment.
5. Assessment
and Progress Tracking: Assist in documenting and evaluating children's
progress, maintaining accurate records, and preparing reports for parents
and relevant stakeholders.
6. Parent
and Family Engagement: Foster positive relationships with parents and
families, maintaining open and professional communication, and providing
regular updates on children's progress and behaviour.
7. Behaviour
Management: Implement effective behaviour management strategies, promoting
positive behaviour and addressing any challenges that may arise.
8. Health,
Safety, and Hygiene: Follow established protocols and policies to ensure
the safety, security, and well-being of all children. Maintain hygiene
standards, including diapering, feeding, and toilet training.
9. Team
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other nursery staff, sharing
ideas, resources, and responsibilities to create a positive and enriching
learning environment.
Qualifications and Skills:
- For
Level 2 Nursery Assistant: Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Early
Childhood Education or a relevant field. Proven experience working with
children in a nursery or similar setting.
- For
Level 3 Nursery Assistant: Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early
Childhood Education or a relevant field. Proven experience working with
children in a nursery or similar setting.
- Knowledge
of child development principles and age-appropriate learning strategies.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to work well in a team and contribute positively to a collaborative
environment.
- Patience,
empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting children's growth and
development.
- Basic
knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene practices related to childcare.
- First
Aid and CPR certification (desired but not essential).
3, you will be an integral part of the early childhood education team, working
closely with the lead nursery teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and
stimulating environment for children aged between 0-5 years. Your primary
responsibility will be to support the lead teacher in delivering a high-quality
early childhood education program, ensuring the well-being and development of
the children under your care.
Responsibilities:
1. Childcare
Support: Assist in providing a safe and secure environment for children,
meeting their physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
2. Curriculum
Implementation: Support in planning and implementing age-appropriate
activities and play-based learning experiences to promote children's
cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
3. Individualized
Care: Collaborate with the lead teacher to provide individualized
attention and care for each child, considering their unique needs,
interests, and learning styles.
4. Classroom
Management: Assist in managing the classroom environment, ensuring it is
organized, clean, and well-maintained. Set up and tidy activity areas and
play equipment.
5. Assessment
and Progress Tracking: Assist in documenting and evaluating children's
progress, maintaining accurate records, and preparing reports for parents
and relevant stakeholders.
6. Parent
and Family Engagement: Foster positive relationships with parents and
families, maintaining open and professional communication, and providing
regular updates on children's progress and behaviour.
7. Behaviour
Management: Implement effective behaviour management strategies, promoting
positive behaviour and addressing any challenges that may arise.
8. Health,
Safety, and Hygiene: Follow established protocols and policies to ensure
the safety, security, and well-being of all children. Maintain hygiene
standards, including diapering, feeding, and toilet training.
9. Team
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other nursery staff, sharing
ideas, resources, and responsibilities to create a positive and enriching
learning environment.
Qualifications and Skills:
- For
Level 2 Nursery Assistant: Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Early
Childhood Education or a relevant field. Proven experience working with
children in a nursery or similar setting.
- For
Level 3 Nursery Assistant: Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early
Childhood Education or a relevant field. Proven experience working with
children in a nursery or similar setting.
- Knowledge
of child development principles and age-appropriate learning strategies.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to work well in a team and contribute positively to a collaborative
environment.
- Patience,
empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting children's growth and
development.
- Basic
knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene practices related to childcare.
- First
Aid and CPR certification (desired but not essential).