Job Description
Trainee Nursery Assistant - 16 Week Supported Employment Programme
Childcare Works Project
NDNA has received funding from The Moondance Foundation, to deliver a 16 week Childcare Works supported employment programme.
Responsible to: NDNA Project Manager
Location: Childcare Settings in Cardiff
Salary Band: National Living Wage
This position is temporary funded for 16 weeks
Hours: 16 hours per week
The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To be eligible to apply for a place on the project, applicants must be:
* Unemployed or economically inactive
* Either live in Cardiff or be able to undertake work placement in Cardiff
Main duties
* Support the care and early education of all children placed in the setting
* To work effectively as part of a team and contribute ideas which support the smooth operation of the setting
* Support effective communication and liaison between the setting, parents, other family members, other carers (e.g. childminders) and any external professionals
* Support the delivery of a programme of activities suitable for the age range and developmental stage of each child in conjunction with other staff
* Be alert to the personal and care needs of individual children and address these as required, e.g. feeding, toileting, sleep, play, etc.
* Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures
* Work flexibly as directed across the nursery and be prepared to help where needed including undertaking certain domestic jobs, e.g. cleansing of equipment and cleaning of premises
* Maintain and respect confidentiality of any information received
* Behave in ways that maintain the reputation of the nursery and uphold high standards at all times
* Specific childcare tasks: Support in the preparation and completion of activities to suit each child's stage of development, interests and needs; engage in mealtimes and ensure that these are times of pleasant social sharing and conversation; support in washing and changing children as required
Personnel Specification - Trainee Nursery Assistant
Criteria
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* A desire to care for and work with children from 0-5 yrs
* Caring and calm attitude
* Ability to work in a team
* Good communication skills
* Ability to adapt into a working practice
* Ability to follow set procedures
Desirable
* Ability to be proactive
* Ability to form close relationships with children, parents and staff
Knowledge
Desirable
* Child development knowledge
* Knowledge of how and why a nursery operates
Experience
Desirable
* Evidence of having cared for children or worked in a childcare position
Other Requirements
Essential
* Accurate completion of timesheets and any other paperwork as requested by NDNA, the nursery and the funder
* Ability to maintain good attendance and time management
* Ability to travel
* Must not be disqualified from working with children.
* Must agree to an enhanced DBS check
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* To be eligible for the project, as per the funding requirements, you need to be unemployed or economically inactive to apply for a place. Are you either one of these?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NDNA-Childcare Works
Expected start date: 25/11/2024
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