Part Time Pre-School / Nursery Assistant (term time only)
Permanent, Part Time
£23,344 per annum, Full Time Equivalent - equal to £12.10 per hour
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at 11.59pm
Please note this role is being offered as a Part Time opportunity, working 13 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year), with a pro rata salary of £6,874.29 Per Annum and covers the following shifts:
Monday: 9am to 3.30pm
Wednesday: 9am to 3.30pm
To apply you must hold a level 2 or above accredited qualification in Early years childcare and education and have experience of working in an early years setting.
Responsibilities
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.
They must:
* 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.
* Participate in all self-development activities including appraisals and supervision meetings, team meetings etc.
The Experience You Will Bring
Essential:
* Level 2 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.
* First Aid training.
* Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare.
Why Essex?
Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career.
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.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require 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.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email daniel.warner@essex.gov.uk
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