Childminder Assistant - Full Time Welling, England
Job description
Childminding Assistant
We are a small Nursery and would prefer to stay small to ensure we can deliver the 1-2-1 attention kids require in a home from home environment.
We are an Ofsted registered childminder situated within the Welling (Bexley).
Salary: up to £11.00 per hour. The pay rate depends on experience and qualifications.
We are looking for someone looking for a full-time job to assist five days a week, Monday to Friday between 07:30-18:00, who is reliable, fun, creative, calm and well-presented but, most importantly, has a passion for childcare. We spend a lot of time outside, and caring for children can be quite physically demanding, so good health is essential, punctuality, trustworthiness, and reliable.
If needed, the candidate will be enrolled or provided training in the relevant courses, and an Enhanced DBS check is required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to –
- To assist the registered childminder in providing a safe, secure, loving environment
- where the children’s needs are paramount
- Playing with children within the philosophy of the provision
- Complying with the requirements of the EYFS and Childcare Register
- Complying with Health and Safety at Work legislation
- Cleaning and following procedures required to maintain a healthy environment
- Risk assessing and keeping children safe
- Maintaining confidentiality for staff and children and complying with the requirements of the Information Commissioners’ Office regarding Data Protection.
- Attending ongoing training (in-house and courses) to support CPD
After further training, the assistant will be expected to support the childminder by -
- Completing children’s documentation
- Planning activities for the children
- Liaising with children’s parents
- Cooking and serving food
- Contributing to the provision’s evaluation (Ofsted SEF)
- Changing children’s nappies
- Communicating with parents during handover times
- Taking children on planned outings with/without the childminder and ensuring
- Children’s safety and well-being while on outings
- Completing risk assessments as required to maintain a safe environment
- Contributing to the policies and procedures of the provision
Experience and qualifications:
- Minimum Level 2 in Childcare is required
- Having some childcare experience is required
- Excellent communication skills are essential
- Well-spoken and written knowledge of the English language is essential
- Working knowledge of the EYFS is required
- Paediatric First Aid qualification is preferred
- Good personal hygiene is essential
Safeguarding Notice
Nurssry Room is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Equal Opportunities
Nursery Room is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £7.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
We provide PPE to assist with nappy changing.
Application question(s):
- What is your salary expectation?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: In person
