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Pre- School Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 10 April 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 10 May 2024
Location: Westoning, Bedford
Company: Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PSAW

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Summary

You will be required to work as a member of our dedicated and enthusiastic team in our Pre-School working with children from 3 - 4 years old. Ensuring 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 of the position are:
Childcare and Education
 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 children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance
 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
 Work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve quality of childcare and education
 Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow, Child Protection Procedures
 Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with
 Work with area SEND, EYFS advisors, health professionals and local Sure Start programmes as appropriate.
 Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS or relevant statutory regulations
 Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, area SEND team
 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.

Part time - 3 days per week 8am - 6pm Year round.

Bonuses include: Private Health Care Plan, 20 % discount for staff parents, training and development actively encouraged and supported. No weekends or bank holidays, uniform provided, Bonus and incentive scheme: additional leave and rewards. Overtime regularly available. A company that looks after our staff and supports mental health and well being.

Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd is commited to safeguarding and protecting children , young people and adults.

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