Childcare Assistant
Wyndham Park Nursery School is a 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 19.5 hours a week, Wednesday to Friday 8.15-to 3.15pm, during term time plus attendance at training days.
We are very lucky to be one of only five Local Authority maintained Nursery Schools in the county and the only Local Authority maintained Nursery School in Grantham and the surrounding area. This privileged position means that we are a ‘real’ school, with a Headteacher, fully qualified teachers and teaching assistants who are all specialists in Early Education.
Childcare Assistant - Wyndham Park Nursery School Grantham
19.5 hours (8.15am-3.15pm, 3 days a week Term Time only, Wednesday to Friday)
Grade 3, points 6-9 (£22,737-£23,893 Pro Rata). Approx. £829 per month
Start ASAP
Closing date for applications Monday 16th December 9:00 am
You should ideally 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.
Applications and further details are available from the school website Wyndham Park Nursery School - Staff Vacancies
Please send completed Lincolnshire County Council Application Forms email to enquiries@wyndhampark.lincs.sch.uk
We reserve the right to interview before the closing date for strong applications.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.