Early Childhood Support Worker

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a compassionate Early Childhood Support Worker to assist lead educators in delivering nurturing care and age-appropriate learning activities for toddlers to pre-primary children.

You will support routines, supervise play, help with personal care, and help create a safe, stimulating classroom. A patient, caring attitude and good communication are essential; training and development opportunities are provided to grow within the Northern Cape community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in childcare or educational settings.
• Foundational understanding of child development principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patient, caring and responsible attitude towards children.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions from lead educators and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead educators in implementing daily classroom activities and routines.
• Provide direct support to children with personal care needs, including feeding, hygiene, and napping.
• Supervise children during play periods, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support social and emotional development through positive guidance and interactions.

Skills

Experience with young children

Understanding of child development

Interpersonal and communication skills

Patient, caring attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Support Worker to assist in providing high-quality care and educational support to young children in Upington . This role involves working under the guidance of lead educators to ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children aged from toddlers to pre-primary. You will play a vital role in supporting daily routines, assisting with activities, and attending to the individual needs of each child. The ideal candidate possesses a genuine love for children, a strong work ethic, and a desire to contribute positively to their early development within the Northern Cape community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist lead educators in the implementation of daily classroom activities and routines.
• Provide direct support to children with their personal care needs, including feeding, hygiene, and napping.
• Supervise children during play periods, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support the social and emotional development of children through positive interactions and guidance.

Requirements

• Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting is advantageous.
• A foundational understanding of child development principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A patient, caring, and responsible attitude towards children.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions from lead educators and management.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for advancement.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and friendly work environment.
• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to children's early learning experiences.
• Work within the growing community of Upington .