Childcare Assistant (Replacement)

International Schools Partnership Limited; Loures; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

International Schools Partnership Limited is seeking a dedicated childcare professional to supervise and engage children, ensuring safety and well-being while supporting developmental and educational needs.

You will communicate with parents about progress, uphold safeguarding standards, and collaborate with colleagues to foster a nurturing learning environment in our schools.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, preferably in an educational setting.
• Relevant certifications in childcare or early childhood education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children in activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
• Support children's developmental and educational needs.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about children's progress and needs.

Skills

Childcare

Communication skills

Patience

Multitasking

Education

Early childhood education certification

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities: Supervise and engage children in activities. Ensure the safety and well-being of all children. Support children's developmental and educational needs. Communicate with parents and guardians about children's progress and needs.

Skills: Strong childcare and communication skills. Excellent patience and ability to work with young children. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Requirements: Experience in childcare, preferably in an educational setting. Relevant certifications in childcare or early childhood education.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well‑being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.