Qualifications/Experience:

GCSE English and Maths (minimum Grade C - unless a Level 2/Level 3 relevant childcare qualification is already held).

We will consider unqualified with relevant experience and/or a desire to complete qualifications.
Ideally NVQ Level 2 in Children’s Care Learning and Development or Level 3 qualification in Children’s Care Learning and Development.
SEND experience is a desirable characteristic for this role but not required

Responsibilities/Extra Information:

Purpose of Post:

• To work as part of our Pre-School team to provide a safe, happy and inclusive learning environment in which all children can thrive
• To provide high quality education and care for young children (2 – 5 years) and ensure their needs are met within the setting, under the direction of the Pre-school Manager.
• To act as a keyworker to a group of children.

Key responsibilities:

• To act as a keyworker to a small group of children, working with parents/carers to ensure individual needs are met.
• To be responsible for observations, record keeping and further planning relating to the progress and development of key children.
• Daily interaction with children to provide a range of stimulating activities that promote all areas of learning.
• To ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities and to advise the Manager of any matter requiring attention e.g. incidents, concerns about a child, policies, procedures or equipment needing repair or replacement, etc.

• For the full job description, person specification and application form, please see our Vacancies section on the website (stmarys-preschool.org.uk).
  
  If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role and the Pre-School, please ring the Pre-School on 07527 927813 and ask to speak to Mrs Fiona Brooks, the Acting Supervisor. Thank you.

Contact: Joanna Gould 07527 927813

Please send your CV/Application form to: friendsofstmaryspreschool@gmail.com

Link to provider website: www.stmarys-preschool.org.uk