Childcare Worker

Dorset Council; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Christchurch is looking for a Childcare Worker to provide high-quality childcare at Twynham Primary School. This role involves planning and leading activities that promote learning and fun for children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Childcare qualification and a strong understanding of child development. Benefits include a supportive work environment with potential for community impact, pension scheme, and employee support services.

Benefits

Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Local discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent experience.
• Secure knowledge of child development techniques.
• Ability to build relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality childcare within the breakfast club.
• Assist in delivering engaging activities to children.
• Safeguard the welfare of children in accordance with policies.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Job description

Key Details

• Start date ASAP (subject to pre‑start checks)
• Contract term Permanent
• Working hours 15 hours per week (3:00pm–6:00pm Mon‑Fri)
• Weeks per year School term‑time and Trust Training Days, excluding INSET days
• Grade 4
• Salary range (per annum) Support staff salary points 4–5: £25,185 – £25,583 (FTE), £8,558 – £8,693 (pro rata)
• Location Twynham Primary School
• Reports to Headteacher

About The Post

Our Childcare Worker will provide high quality childcare for the children of Twynham Primary School within the breakfast club. We aim to strike a balance for our children of fun activities coupled with tasks which are productive/educational. We need a childcare worker who is just as confident leading a parachute game as they are helping children with their homework! We aim to offer an after‑school club provision that is valued and trusted by the community of parents/carers of Twynham Primary School.

This is an opportunity to work with wonderful children in our new purpose‑built school‑based facility, alongside a team of childcare workers who are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The working hours could suit individuals who prefer to work during term times only.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Headteacher in providing a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment
• Be a member of a team providing high quality childcare provision. Adapt activities for individual children and groups of children.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of activities/a curriculum, which leads towards the meeting of agreed objectives and targets. Encourage children to be engaged in a variety of productive activities.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What We Can Offer You

• By working at our school, you will be making a positive contribution to our local community
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust‑wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• Free on‑site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi‑academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who We Are Looking For

• Hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification, or have equivalent experience in a childcare setting.
• Be committed to undertaking further training or development as required.
• Have a secure knowledge of child development and ways in which children can be encouraged to learn.
• Have the ability to establish good relationships with children, parents and other staff, communicating clearly and sensitively. Have awareness of the need for confidentiality.
• Can work co‑operatively with the staff team and with parents to share knowledge and expertise for the benefit of the children.

Be committed to the principles of equality of opportunity for all.
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
Aim high
Keep improving
Don’t leave anyone behind
See the bigger picture

Questions

Please email Emma Barton at [e-mail]

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [e-mail]
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: https://www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies.
The closing date is Friday 23rd January at 8am.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.