About the Role
You would work with babies and young children from birth until primary school age, helping them to learn in a safe, happy environment.
You would:
Plan and run activities like arts and crafts, music and cooking
Use activities and games to help children learn to count
Read stories and do activities to develop the children’s language skills
Take children on outings
Feed and change babies
Make notes about the children for use in reports
Make sure that the national guidance on early years education is reflected in the children’s learning
Keep the children safe and well at all times
Report any worries to your manager, such as signs of abuse
You may have to act as a key worker for one or more children. This means checking on their progress and keeping their parents and/or carers updated.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications and skills
Essential
Any qualifications levels 3 to 6 or equivalent practical experience
Clear, fluent English speaker
Cooperating and creative
Mediating, listening and supporting
Developing a plan
Positive attitude
Building relationships
Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
Qualifications and experience that show childcare abilities