Qualifications/Experience:

Essential criteria:

A full and relevant Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Childcare/Education and experience working at this level for minimum of 1 year.
Caring, patient and understanding.
Warm and approachable, with a genuine passion for working with young children.
Able to build positive and trusting relationships with children, their families and staff team.
Calm and able to respond appropriately to individual needs and behaviours.
A good communicator and team player.
Reliable, organised and professional.
Committed to inclusion and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Willing to learn and develop their knowledge of early years practice.

Desirable criteria:

Paediatric first aid.
Statutory safeguarding training.
Food hygiene.
Knowledge of Birth to Five Matters and experience caring for assigned key children. 

Knowledge of SEND – early identification, support and interventions.

Responsibilities/Extra Information:

As a dedicated and passionate pre-school assistant with assigned key children, you will play a vital role in creating engaging activities tailored to each unique child's needs, promoting their development towards key milestones. Supporting a safe and nurturing environment to empower children to express themselves, engage their minds, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
Supporting children's learning and development through play and meaningful activities
Working closely with staff to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment
Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Encouraging children's independence, confidence, and social skills
You will work alongside members of the management team, pre-school staff, committee members and outside agencies to develop existing
practice, and maintain the settings high standards through caring relationships with the families in our care.
The position will involve setting up and clearing away resources at the beginning and end of our sessions, caring for children including those with additional needs, working on targets set by professionals and outside agencies to help the children reach their full potential. A cheerful and caring disposition and a willingness to work hard and learn are essential!

Minimum 19.5 hours (3 days) per week term time only - Monday, Wednesday & Friday (applicant must be available to work full days between 09:00 to 15:30, days of work may possible be amended by mutual agreement). This is a permanent position.

Contact: Debbie Albrighton 01296655162

Please send your CV/Application form to: littleoakspreschool@yahoo.co.uk

Link to provider website: http://www.littleoakspre-school.co.uk/