Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 Qualified (Colchester)

Essex County Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Colchester is seeking a Nursery/Pre-school Assistant to deliver high-quality care and support children's learning. You will be responsible for creating engaging play experiences, maintaining records, and working in partnership with families. A Level 3 qualification in Early Years childcare is required, along with excellent interpersonal skills. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Support for unpaid carers

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Hold a level 3 or above accredited qualification in Early years childcare and education.
• Have experience of working in an Early Years setting.
• Be able to provide activities that develop children's capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure rich and diverse indoor and outdoor play experiences.
• Observe, support and extend children's learning.
• Maintain accurate and effective children's records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning activities

Emotional development

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 3 accredited qualification in Early Years childcare

English and Maths Skills at level 2

Job description

The Nursery/Pre-school Assistant will be part of a team and will be expected to provide high standards of quality care within the nursery/pre-school with responsibilities encompassing the environment, resources and experiences offered to children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure rich and diverse indoor and outdoor play experiences are offered taking regard of the EYFS and the individual needs of children.
• Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities.
• Observe, support and extend children's learning.
• Maintain accurate and effective children's records.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• Ensure that children are kept safe and understand safeguarding, and when necessary follow Child Protection Procedures.
• Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
• Promote positive attitudes to race, culture, gender, religion and abilities.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery/pre-school.
• Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals and supervision meetings, team meetings etc.

Qualifications

• Hold a level 3 or above accredited qualification in Early years childcare and education and have experience of working in an Early Years setting.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare.
• English and Maths Skills at level 2.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with both children and adults.
• The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.

Desirable

• The ability to work effectively under a variety of circumstances and develop skill within the role.
• The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
• First Aid training.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare.

Benefits

• Support for unpaid carers.
• Flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

Health & Safety

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

DBS Checks

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC), if your role requires a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.

Equal Opportunities

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

We value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.