Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons UK; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate part-time Assistant for Lunch Cover. This role involves delivering high-quality care and education to children, ensuring their safety and well-being, and creating stimulating learning environments. You will work closely with a dedicated team to meet the individual needs of children aged 0-5 years, while adhering to essential policies and procedures. If you have a genuine desire for ongoing learning and development in the Early Years sector, this opportunity offers a fulfilling path to make a positive impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years setting is desirable.
• Basic understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care for children.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of children in line with policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Child Protection

Education

Work experience within the Early Years sector

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Clairmont Nursery and Preschool

Pay: £11.44/hour

We are looking for a part time Assistant for Lunch Cover for 15 hours over 5 days a week.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To contribute high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in our nursery alongside keeping everyone safe.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs
• Make accurate and effective assessments which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child by supporting the delivery of the key person approach
• Ensuring an enabling environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children in both the indoor and outdoor area as a continuous provision
• Ensure Values are incorporated and demonstrated through Curriculum of Excellence /Pre Birth to Three.
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures
• Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered whilst also meeting the external legislation and guidelines from our governing bodies
• Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours
• Continually work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children ensuring a diverse and inclusive approach is maintained at all times
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication at all levels
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions for continuous professional development
• Demonstrate the HEART principles in everyday working life
• Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation
• To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and the broader business

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE):

• Experience of working within an Early years setting
• Experience of working with children 0-5 years

KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL):

• Work experience within the Early Years sector

KNOWLEDGE (DESIRABLE):

• Curriculum of Excellence /Pre Birth to Three.
• Building the ambition and GIRFEC.
• Basic understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Basic understanding of wider legislative requirements for working with children

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL):

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing things

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (DESIRABLE):

• Child Protection
• Genuine desire and passion for ongoing learning and development

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.