Assistant Midday Practitioner — Nurturing Childcare & Play

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Welsh language support development

Job summary

Newport City Council is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Midday Practitioners to join the Flying Start programme. The role runs 11:00 am to 14:15 pm, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks a year, on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2027. DBS checks apply and Welsh language skills are desirable.

You will work with Senior Practitioners and staff to promote learning and development in a safe, nurturing environment and may need to cover flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards a relevant level 2/3 childcare qualification within two years.
• Experience of working with children.
• Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Literacy skills equivalent to level 2.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Welcome children into the setting and help them settle confidently.
• Support the safe transportation of children to and from nursery, following established procedures.
• Assist in planning and delivering fun, stimulating and age-appropriate play activities.
• Support mealtimes and personal care routines, encouraging independence and healthy habits.
• Promote positive behaviour, social skills and well-being.
• Maintain clean, safe and welcoming environment for children.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, Flying Start and CIW requirements at all times.

Skills

Experience with children

Literacy level 2

Willing to gain Level 2/3 childcare

Safeguarding awareness

Confidentiality

Equality and inclusion

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Newport City Council is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Midday Practitioners to join the Flying Start programme. The role runs 11:00 am to 14:15 pm, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks a year, on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2027. DBS checks apply and Welsh language skills are desirable.

You will work with Senior Practitioners and staff to promote learning and development in a safe, nurturing environment and may need to cover flexible hours.