Hours: Vacancy One: 37 hours (all year round) – working on an 8am to 6pm shift pattern
Contract: Permanent
Location: Little Owls Swarcliffe
Are you interested in a career in childcare? Little Owls nurseries are currently recruiting for nursery assistants.
Little Owls is a great place to progress in your childcare career and many of our nursery assistants move on to become managers. We support staff to learn and progress by offering regular training.
We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfill their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.
About the role
As a nursery assistant based in one of our Little Owls nurseries, you will be part of a great team and will deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children. It is rewarding work, as well as energetic and at times challenging.
You will:
* Provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families
* Observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to reports of their progress
* Liaise with and provide professional advice to parents, social workers and health visitors
About you:
We are looking for qualified, enthusiastic, adaptable candidates with personal qualities to care for and develop young children. You must have:
* excellent communication and listening skills
* ability to safeguard and motivate children and sustain their interest in play activities
* ability to write reports and plans to document children’s learning, development and wellbeing to the required standard
We expect the following experience and qualifications:
* minimum of level 2 qualification in childcare.
How to apply
Apply for this job online. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact:
Applications received are assessed for shortlisting every two weeks. We hold interview panels regularly to fill ongoing vacancies in our nurseries.
Please be aware that successful applicants will be employed by LCC and not a particular centre and could be asked to work at any of the citywide Little Owls Nurseries.
Job Description
Job purpose
Under the general direction of the Manager and senior staff, the Nursery Assistant role is to work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care which meets the individual needs of the children.
Responsibilities
* To provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
* To establish and deliver on the delivery of Individual Educational Programmes (IEP) and the Early Support Programme for children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND).
* To observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress.
* To maintain client confidentiality.
* To liaise with local primary schools and prepare reports that will support the child’s transition into school.
* To report any injury or accident, ensuring that health and safety of the individual is maintained.
* To understand and operate the policies and procedures for the administration of medication including accurately recording and verifying drug sheets.
* To report any suspicious or suspected non-accidental injury to follow and comply with Departmental Child Protection Procedures.
* To support student placements and prepare accurate reports on these.
* To provide interesting and appropriate educational visits for children and families, observing Health and Safety policies.
* To support parents and families where necessary in the successful admission and transition of their children.
* To take responsibility for a group of children during any building evacuation.
* To participate in and provide training and development activities.
* To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions.
Qualifications
It is an essential requirement of this post that the post holder should hold a minimum of a relevant Level 2 qualification as defined by the Sector Skills Council for Childcare.
Essential requirements: The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post.
Skills required
* Able to communicate with a wide range of people.
* Ability to safeguard children and support them to develop their resilience.
* Able to motivate children through positive role modelling.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Able to listen and accept instructions.
* Able to write reports and plans to document children’s learning.
* Able to observe, record and monitor children’s development.
* Able to work in partnership with parents and carers.
* Able to support children and families in a culturally sensitive way.
* Able to complete risk assessments.
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