Pre-School Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Crick, Northampton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Crick Pre-School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Term-time hours – a minimum of 13 per week in the setting, with extra hours paid for updating development records on a weekly basis, any training required and attending monthly meetings and preparing for and attending parents’ evenings 3 times a year. 5.6 weeks of statutory holiday pay per year (paid in August).
Hourly pay negotiable upon experience and qualifications
Start Date – 3rd June 2024 (with the possibility of starting sooner)
Crick Pre-School is an established childcare provider for 2 to 4 year olds with an excellent reputation in the area. It is situated within the Primary School and has a dedicated team of staff and parent committee. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We are looking to recruit a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Pre-School Assistant to join our friendly team.
Applicants should possess a level 3 (or minimum level 2) Early Year Educator childcare qualification (or equivalent standard). You must have experience of working with children and be able to promote a quality learning environment for children and their families.
The ability to sing in tune is not necessary; however the ability to sing out of tune in front of a room
full of children is essential.
Pretending to eat play-dough creations realistically is required, although training can be given!
You must also have the ability to read a ten page picture book, upside down, with at least four
interruptions per page.
Finally you must be prepared to have fun in the workplace; laughter is something you can expect to be a large part of your working day.
Key Responsibilities:
To develop good relationships with children, their parents and other members of staff.
To create and maintain a warm, caring, stimulating environment that together with encouragement
will ensure the development of each child.
To have responsibility for key children including updating developmental records, preparing
progress reports for parents evenings and planning next steps for learning.
To recognise and meet the needs of each child as an individual.
To be able to prepare and supervise suitable activities to ensure a stimulating environment.
To assist in the selection and maintenance of toys and equipment.
To safeguard children’s well-being.
To attend staff and committee meetings.
The successful candidate will be warm and friendly with a desire to really make a difference during this crucial stage in a child’s development. As a dedicated assistant you will be committed to ensuring that children leave the setting to enter the first years in school with all the key social skills required.
Application must be made on our application form, upon receipt of your interest in the vacancy we will email you an application pack. Only completed application forms will be included for short listing. This post is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks.
If you are interested we would love to hear from you: Email crickpreschool@gmail.com or call 07964 108009 for an application form or further details.
CLOSING DATE: **Extended until Monday 6th May 2024** / INTERVIEWS – TBC
Crick Pre-School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.
Hourly pay negotiable upon experience and qualifications
Start Date – 3rd June 2024 (with the possibility of starting sooner)
Crick Pre-School is an established childcare provider for 2 to 4 year olds with an excellent reputation in the area. It is situated within the Primary School and has a dedicated team of staff and parent committee. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We are looking to recruit a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Pre-School Assistant to join our friendly team.
Applicants should possess a level 3 (or minimum level 2) Early Year Educator childcare qualification (or equivalent standard). You must have experience of working with children and be able to promote a quality learning environment for children and their families.
The ability to sing in tune is not necessary; however the ability to sing out of tune in front of a room
full of children is essential.
Pretending to eat play-dough creations realistically is required, although training can be given!
You must also have the ability to read a ten page picture book, upside down, with at least four
interruptions per page.
Finally you must be prepared to have fun in the workplace; laughter is something you can expect to be a large part of your working day.
Key Responsibilities:
To develop good relationships with children, their parents and other members of staff.
To create and maintain a warm, caring, stimulating environment that together with encouragement
will ensure the development of each child.
To have responsibility for key children including updating developmental records, preparing
progress reports for parents evenings and planning next steps for learning.
To recognise and meet the needs of each child as an individual.
To be able to prepare and supervise suitable activities to ensure a stimulating environment.
To assist in the selection and maintenance of toys and equipment.
To safeguard children’s well-being.
To attend staff and committee meetings.
The successful candidate will be warm and friendly with a desire to really make a difference during this crucial stage in a child’s development. As a dedicated assistant you will be committed to ensuring that children leave the setting to enter the first years in school with all the key social skills required.
Application must be made on our application form, upon receipt of your interest in the vacancy we will email you an application pack. Only completed application forms will be included for short listing. This post is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks.
If you are interested we would love to hear from you: Email crickpreschool@gmail.com or call 07964 108009 for an application form or further details.
CLOSING DATE: **Extended until Monday 6th May 2024** / INTERVIEWS – TBC
Crick Pre-School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.