Childcare Assistant - Bank [FS3936]

Chichester College Group; Worthing, North Heath, Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare organization in the UK is seeking flexible staff to work in their nurseries across multiple locations, including Worthing. The role involves providing care and support to children, covering staff absences, and creating engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a friendly approach. This position does not guarantee minimum hours, making it suitable for individuals seeking a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

Access to training and qualification opportunities

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.
• Support day-to-day care of children and organize activities.
• Implement activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Support covering staff absence and enhance child ratios.
• Participate in the organization of activities.
• Ensure a friendly and nurturing environment.

Skills

Proven communication skills

Polite and patient approach

Team player

Job description

Variable Hours

Are you looking for a flexible role to fit around your childcare, studies or other responsibilities?

We are currently looking to appoint enthusiastic, reliable and friendly people to build our Bank / Flexible staff team at our childcare nurseries in Chichester, Brinsbury and Worthing.

You will be a part of a warm and bubbly staff team and will benefit from access to training and qualification opportunities, opportunities for progression, and the first invite to applications for permanent positions within the setting.

This role is for ad hoc hours to support in covering staff absence, holiday and breaks, and in enhancing ratios to deliver support for children in receipt of additional funding.

You should possess proven communication skills and should be polite, patient and have a friendly approach with the children. You will be a strong team player and will support andassist the team with the day to day care of children, and the organisation and implementation of activities in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage appropriate to each age group.

First Steps Childcare has nurseries in several locations and offers childcare options right from birth through to children ready to start school. The settings are open 51 weeks of the year, with core opening hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm, closed only for Bank Holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year.

To find out more about working at First Steps, and to hear directly form our staff about their experiences working with this, please visit First Steps Childcare | Work for us | Job opportunities in our nurseries.

There are no guaranteed minimum hours of work for this post. Please refer to the terms and conditions page within the job description, for further details.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.