Childcare Assistant

Dorset Council UK; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Shaftesbury is seeking a part-time Maternity Cover position for 12 months. The role involves providing quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, fostering their socialization and potential in a safe and stimulating environment. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, organized, and possess relevant childcare qualifications. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Work alongside qualified childcare practitioners to provide a stimulating environment.
• Support children's socialisation and their potential.
• Use technology for communication with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Encourage exploration through play.
• Record observations and share information with parents.

Skills

Passionate about working with children

Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Confident in using a computer

Well organized

Education

Safeguarding or paediatric first aid qualifications

Childcare or food hygiene qualifications

Job description

Overview

This position will be Maternity Cover for up to 12 months, it is part time at 18.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside qualified childcare practitioners to provide a fun, safe and stimulating environment focused on learning through play, providing activities and quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Support children to socialise and foster their dreams for the future realising their potential.
• There will be opportunities to learn new skills, solve problems and adapt to different situations; every day is different and allows you to be creative, messy and to encourage children to explore the world through play.
• Make a real difference in children\'s lives by providing them with a safe, supportive and fun environment where they are eager to \'have a go\' and try new things.
• Use technology to communicate with colleagues and families; support will be available on specific programmes used by the team.

About you

• Passionate about working with children; fun, calm and supportive.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to use your initiative.
• Confident in using a computer; training and support available for specific programmes.
• Well organised; able to record observations and share information with parents and carers to support learning at home, and to seek advice from a senior or line manager when needed.
• Safeguarding, paediatric first aid, childcare or food hygiene qualifications would be an advantage.
• You will be working with a team of other professionals who share the passion and vision for childcare.

What\'s in it for you?

As an employee of Dorset Council you will have access to a range of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.