Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Child Care Resources Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support teachers and enhance children's learning experiences. The ideal candidate will bring 1-2 years of child care experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Responsibilities include implementing curriculum activities, maintaining parent communication, and ensuring a safe environment for children. This position offers a Monday-Friday schedule with holidays off, fostering a friendly and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work week

All major holidays off

Safe and sanitized workplace

Friendly team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy and good teamwork abilities.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities.
• Encourage participation by children.
• Manage cleanliness and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Model self-help and good hygiene practices.
• Follow all center policies and regulations.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Excellent leadership skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Summary The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

ECD 101

Benefits

Monday-Friday work week No Night or weekends

All major Holidays off

A Safe clean and sanitize work place

Friendly team oriented work environment