Pre-school Assistant (term time)

Job Description

Danbury Pre-School is a community based pre-school located in the heart of the village of Danbury.

For over 50 years we have provided pre-school care and education to children in Danbury and the surrounding communities and we are delighted to occupya purpose built pre-school in the grounds of St Johns Church of England Primary School. Offering spaces for children from age 2 - 5 in both sessional and 9am-3pm day care term time only. Our highly experienced and qualified staff offer a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop in.

We currently have a vacancy for a part time Pre-school Assistant 12 hours a week (term time only) to join our team with the opportunity to increase hours.

Duties will include -

Prepare and tidy up the setting before and after the children leave. Making sure all daily risk assessments and health and safety precautions are taken into account such as making sure all equipment is safe and fit for purpose.
Follow and implement all of the pre-schools policies and procedures.
Provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
To be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
To support the Pre-school supervisor and management team to deliver high-quality care.
Help to support other pre-school staff.
To prepare snacks and set up for mealtimes.
To act as a keyworker - completing observations and assessments, supporting key children to meet their next steps and effectively communicating and working in partnership with their parent/or carer.
To help set up and deliver interesting and inspiring play invitations, activities and group times based on the children's interests.
To be patient, caring and encouraging with the children maintaining the pre-school's postive behaviour managment stratergies and being consistent and fair with the children.
To take part in regular staff meetings, inset training days and CPD.
To help be part of the settings reflective practiseby helping to share and put into place new ideas.
To follow and implement allof the settings child protection procedures identifying any concerns quickly and correctly.

Position criteria-

A Level 2 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn.
Previous experience of working with children.
Soundknowledge of the EYFS.
Confident safeguarding knowledge.
Have a friendly and approachable attitude.
Flexibility to help cover bank shifts and staff absences.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and requires a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.