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About the role
Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 Qualified
Permanent,Term Time
£13.00 per hour
Location:Colchester
Working Style:Fixed-base worker
Please note this role is being offer as a Part Time opportunity, working 32 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year) Monday - Friday 8:45am - 15:45pm.
To apply you must hold a level 3 or above accredited qualification in Early years childcare and education and have experience of working in an Early Years setting.
Adult Community Learning (ACL) is ECC's provider of lifelong learning experiences for Essex residents.
ACL offers childcare facilities for parents to help them move nearer to, enter or progress within the workplace or gain skills to enhance life chances. The Nursery/Pre-school is registered with Ofsted and is also open to community children whose parents/carers are not attending ACL.
Responsibilities
The Nursery/Pre-school Assistant will be part of a team and will be expected to provide high standards of quality care within the nursery/pre-school with responsibilities encompassing the environment, resources and experiences offered to children and their families.
They must:
Ensure rich and diverse indoor and outdoor play experiences are offered taking regard of the EYFS and the individual needs of children.
Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities.
Observe, support and extend children's learning.
Maintain accurate and effective children's records.
Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
Ensure that children are kept safe and understand safeguarding, and when necessary follow Child Protection Procedures.
Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
Promote positive attitudes to race, culture, gender, religion and abilities.
Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery/pre-school.
Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals and supervision meetings, team meetings etc.
The Experience You Will Bring
Essential:
Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare.
English and Maths Skills at level 2.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with both children and adults.
The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
Desirable:
The ability to work effectively under a variety of circumstances and develop skill within the role.
The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
First Aid training
Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare.
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Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters inEveryone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more aboutdevolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We're also committed to interview allveteransandcare leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and theNolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
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Information about the School
Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC anticipated change was needed in the public sector and has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost. We have an ambitious transformation agenda – one with the scope to reach every part of the council. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. We’re immensely proud of our flexible working options.