Childcare Assistant

Childcare Assistant

25 hours  (8.15am-1.15pm, 5 days a week Term Time only)

Grade 3, points 6-9 (£22,737-£23,893 Pro Rata). Approx  £1098 per month

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Gainsborough Nursery School is an Local Authority Maintained Nursery School and we are looking for a  childcare assistant to join our small, friendly and dedicated staff team.

The position is for 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.15am to 1.15pm, during term time plus attendance at training days. 

You must have an NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare or a similar qualification

The position is to support the class team in both the 2-year-old room and the 3 and 4 year old room and you will have responsibility for a key group of children.

You will work under the direction of our excellent teachers and alongside our Early Years Practitioners  who will support you. However, the ability to work on your own initiative is essential as you will be expected to use it to support children’s learning and development on a daily basis through small group sessions and during continuous provision. It is desirable that applicants will have good working knowledge of child development as well as previous experience of planning and assessing with reference to the EYFS curriculum.

You must have a passion for helping with children’s learning and a love of spending time following in the playful pursuits of 2, 3- and 4-year olds!  You must be patient, kind and a great listener of children.  Calmness, a good sense of humour and the ability to build relationships are essential qualities.  

The post also requires good literacy skills and excellent communication skills as you will be expected to liaise with other team members, parents and other professionals from time to time. 

We can negotiate the start date to suit you but we would like this to be as soon as possible due to our growing numbers.

Application forms and further details are available from the school website.  Please contact the school by telephone on 01427 811610 or by email to enquiries@gainsborough-nur.lincs.sch.uk .  

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants should note that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.