Nursery Assistant

at  Purple Dove Childcare Recruitment

Do you have the passion and experience to help create a welcoming, secure and stimulating pre-school setting. We are continuing to expand and are looking for part time highly motivated and well qualified (at least Level 3) Early Years Assistants for this thriving setting.
Our Pre-school is set within the site of a girls private school in Gerrards Cross and provides high quality childcare through a play-based approach to learning, tailored to meet the individual needs of each child, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least Level 3 in childcare and education (Early Years Educator) or associated qualification.
• Thorough knowledge of child development and a good understanding of specific needs of individual children in the EYFS setting.
• Dynamic and inspiring communicator.
• Ability to act on own initiative, execute change initiatives and get things done.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for maintaining child records and providing feedback to parents/carers and colleagues.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Team player.
• Able to establish a rapport with children and adults alike.
• At least 1 years experience working in an Early Years setting (or other suitable experience).
• Knowledge of EY setting requirements and policies.
• A passion for prep school life.
• Evidence of further professional development in Early Years education.

CONTRACT:

• 24 hours a week contract
• Hours are 7.30am to 2pm
• Setting open 49 weeks a year
• 38 days holiday a year
• Pre-school ages 2-3
  If you think you have all the attributes this pre-school is looking for, then please contact Shama at sj@purpledove.co.uk
  PD

• Work with the team to ensure that children attending the provision receive high quality care and have access, too exciting and stimulating learning opportunities.
• You will report directly to the Manager, whilst working collaboratively with the wider team.
• Coordinate with the team to provide a welcoming, dynamic and aesthetically pleasing environment which fully reflects, values and respects the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds of the children and families who attend the pre-school.
• Demonstrate and model excellent practice at all times, working in partnership with parents as well as carers showing respect for their contribution and involving them in their child’s learning, including support for their home learning environment.
• Have a knowledge of all regulatory and statutory requirements including the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and school policies.
• Be an effective Key Worker, ensuring you build quality relationships with key children and their families.
• Model managing the children’s behaviour in a consistent and appropriate way.
• Use online school systems, to record pupil attendance, track pupil progress, development and provide suitable ICT experiences for the children.
• Take responsibility for personal development, attending and participating in CPD, sharing good practice and knowledge, and participate in Inset days and the school’s appraisal system.
• Undertaking further training as required.
• Foster a good working relationship with the wider school staff.
• To undertake such other duties consistent with the role and determined by the Manager.