Temporary Pre-School/Nursery Assistant

24/7 Recruitment are delighted to be representing one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing rich and diverse indoor and outdoor play experiences, taking regard of the EYFS and the individual needs of children.
• Plan, lead and review a range of activities for children, ensuring Health and Safety procedures are observed at all times.
• Observe, support and extend the personal and learning needs of the children to ensure their wellbeing.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members, to discuss the needs and progress of children to monitor their development.
• Responsible for ensuring children are kept safe and understanding how to safeguard a child, when necessary following Child Protection Procedures.
• Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion, observing, supporting and extending children's learning.

*Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.*

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) in English and Maths with an Early Years Care and Education, or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Ability to develop skills and knowledge within role.
• Experience working within a childcare environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with both children and adults.
• Ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities of children.