Job description:
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Childcare Assistant / Practitioner to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work across the setting, supporting children aged 2–5 years in the Pre-School and 2–11 years in our Wrap Around Care and Summer Holiday Club. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will play a key part in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports every child’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
Main duties:
Childcare and Learning
• Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate, engaging activities that promote children’s learning and development across all areas of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).
• Encourage children to develop independence, confidence, and self-esteem through play and everyday experiences.
• Support the learning needs of children aged 2–11, adapting activities to suit different abilities and interests. Safeguarding and Wellbeing
• Ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of all children at all times, following safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures diligently.
● Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene within the setting, Adhering to the Policies and Procedures of the setting
● To support children with personal care when required. Teamwork and Environment
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to plan, prepare, and maintain an inviting, stimulating, and well-organised learning environment.
• Contribute ideas to enhance play spaces and learning opportunities indoors and outdoors.
• Support colleagues in daily routines including set-up, tidy-up, and mealtime supervision.
• To attend and participate in staff meetings as required. (4 per year)
• To undertake other appropriate duties as determined by the room leader. Partnership with Parents and Key Person Role
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, sharing information and celebrating children’s progress.
• Act as a key person for a small group of children—observing, assessing, and planning for their individual needs and interests.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to children’s learning journeys. Holiday Club and Wrap Around Care
• Plan and deliver a range of fun, creative, and inclusive activities for children attending before/after school and during the summer holiday club.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where all children feel valued and engaged.
Experience and qualifications:
Level 2/3 Early Years qualification preferred, but Playwork, school-based qualifications, or relevant experience also encouraged to apply. We welcome passionate applicants willing to develop through ongoing professional training.
Personal qualities:
A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development. Patience, kindness and approachable manner Flexible and adaptable approach to working across age groups and settings. A good use of Initiative with a strong team work ethic
Terms and conditions:
18-21 hours per week, worked flexibly across the week according to the needs of the setting.
Term-time only 38 weeks plus 2 weeks summer holiday club
Benefits:
Discounted childcare Uniform Working as part of a friendly, supportive team