2-3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To assist in the provision of high quality, fully integrated care and education for children throughout the nursery/centre in partnership with their parents and to assist teachers and nursery education workers to maintain a safe and secure environment for the children.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Take joint responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children in your care and those you come into contact with.
Assist in the fostering of the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of all children attending the nursery/centre, including those with special educational needs.
Assist in the provision of a comfortable, safe, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing environment which provides consideration of families’ ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and consideration of children’s gender.
Support the key worker systems in the centre and act as a co-key person for a small group of children to provide continuity of care in the absence of the key worker

Essential Experience Required

Experience of working in an early years setting - supporting and supervising young children, safeguarding, talking to parents, etc.
Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and provide a safe learning environment and recognize when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young children, including those with social, emotional or special educational needs
Understanding of the importance of play in young children’s development and learning

Essential Qualification Required

Experience of working with children (either in a paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in an education setting or a Level 2 qualification in childcare (or equivalent)

Additional information to note

Requirements

Early Years Nursery Support Worker