Childcare Assistant

Gainsborough Nursery School; United Kingdom; Vor Ort; GBP 20.000 - 21.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gainsborough Nursery School is seeking a childcare assistant to join our small, friendly and dedicated staff team. The role supports the class team across our classrooms of 2, 3 and 4 year olds, with responsibility for a key group of children and, with the team, for children with additional needs.

You must have an NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare or a similar qualification. The post is 32.5 hours per week, 8.00am–3.00pm, term time plus training days, with some overtime possible.

Qualifikationen

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare or a similar qualification.
• Good working knowledge of child development and EYFS planning/assessment.

Aufgaben

• Support the class team across 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
• Take responsibility for a key group of children and support children with additional needs.
• Work under the direction of teachers, room leaders and teaching assistants to support learning.
• Engage in small group sessions and continuous provision to aid development.
• Liaise with parents and other professionals as needed.

Kenntnisse

Patience

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Ausbildung

NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare

Jobbeschreibung

6.5 hours a day (32.5 hours per week - 8.00am to 3.0pm, 5 days a week Term Time only plus 5 training days)

Grade 3, points 6 to 9– Approx £1,772 to £1,857 per month

This is a permanent position.

Gainsborough Nursery School is an Local Authority Maintained Nursery School and we are looking for a childcare assistanttojoin our small, friendly and dedicated staff team.

The position is for32.5hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 3.00pm,during term time plus attendance at training days.There may be overtime available on a week by week basis pending the needs of the school.

You must have an NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare or a similar qualification

The position is to support the class team in across our classrooms of 2, 3 and 4 year olds. You will have responsibility for a key group of children and along with our team you will support children with additional needs.

You will work under the direction of our excellent teachers, room leaders and alongside our teaching assistants who will support you. However, theability to work on your own initiative is essential as you will be expected to use it to supportchildren’slearning and development on a daily basis through small group sessions and during continuous provision. It is desirable that applicants will have good working knowledgeof child development as well as previous experience of planning and assessing with reference to theEYFS curriculum.

You must have a passion for helpingwithchildren’s learning and a love of spending time following in the playful pursuits of 2, 3- and 4-year olds! You must be patient, kind and a great listener of children. Calmness, a good sense of humour and the ability to build relationships are essential qualities. You will work inside and in our lovely outdoor areas all year round.

The post also requires good literacy skills and excellent communication skills as you will be expected to liaise with other team members, parents and other professionals from time to time.

We can negotiate the start date to suit you andwe are willing to wait for the right person.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7 th January 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should note that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.