Job Description

Little Oaks Nursery is looking for full time cover staff (fixed term contract until July 2021) who have some experience of working in a Child Care environment. Ideally you will hold a basic qualification and certificates in First Aid and Child Protection although training will be given if required.
We offer a friendly, supportive working environment and our benefits include:
• Term Time working
• Training
• Staff rewards and recognition
• On site free parking
Start date negotiable.
Salary dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.

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Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities:
Work with children
• To settle in new children and provide on-going support, under a key worker system, liaising with parents/carers and maintaining good communication.
• As part of a team, plan activities as appropriate to facilitate the holistic development of individuals and groups of children whilst encouraging independence and children’s choice.
• To supervise nursery activities and provide support and guidance to the children.
• Care for sick children and provide basic first aid where necessary.
• Be responsible for supervising the children during meal times whilst ensuring that all food and drink is suitable for their needs. Practitioners must have an understanding of individual dietary needs and allergies.
• Work in conjunction with and liaise with outside agencies and the community when appropriate.
Work as part of a team
• Undertake relevant training, during contracted hours and out of contracted hours, to enhance the performance of duties and personal development.
• To attend meetings, as requested. To allow you opportunities to contribute your ideas.
• To assist in the monitoring and evaluation of practices, policies and procedures as necessary.
• To assist the nursery team in providing a friendly, caring and relaxing environment in order to encourage and develop children in our care.
• To plan and carry out activities in line with EYFS curriculum.
• Liaise with the team to highlight the needs of the children.

Main duties and responsibilities
• To be reliable and punctual.
• To be responsible for domestic duties including tidying, make sure areas are clear & safe, washing up and laundry within the nursery.
• To maintain confidentiality and comply with Data Protection
• Greet all parents/carers, visitors and any outside agencies when answering the door in a welcoming friendly manner.
• To cover other rooms in nursery where necessary, due to ratios.
• To ensure children are signed in and out of the building.
• To act as a key person, providing professional support to parents. Keep Tapestry up to date and shared with parents/carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
• To assist with the care and maintenance of furniture, toys, equipment and resources.
• To plan, prepare organise daily activities inside and outdoors.
• To display the children’s work attractively and effectively through displays.
• To ensure the room is kept tidy and organised to allow efficient use of time and to maintain high quality care.
• To ensure that children’s records, daily diaries and daily feedback is accurate and timely.
• To develop and maintain a positive working relationship through communication with parents/carers.
• To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained.

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Job Description

Exciting opportunity to work with a highly experienced early years practitioner.
Highly experienced childminder seeks childminder assistant one morning (9am-2pm) a week from 5th November. Your role would be to support the childminder in providing high quality care in a rich and stimulating play based home learning environment for a group of 4 children.
No formal qualifications are required but it would be a bonus if the applicant has a first aid certificate. DBS is essential.
This role would ideally suit a student wanting to gain hands on experience working with children.
Hourly rate: £9
Location: St Helier (Trinity Hill)

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Job Description

We are looking to recruit a full time Keyworker/preschool assistant. The ideal candidate will
* work alongside and be a part of our small, friendly team, working together to promote a nurturing and stimulating environment.
* work in a professional, efficient and caring manner at all times whilst maintaining confidentiality.
* value children and parents, recognising the importance in building strong relationships to provide consistent care.
* be passionate about early years and valuing children as individuals, recognising their unique needs, skills and interest.
* encourage children in their individual and collective development and be involved in planning to support this.

Hours of work will be 8.30 – 2.30 all year round. The successful candidate will preferably be:
*NVQ level 3 or equivalent, it is also essential that candidates have previous childcare experience.
* DBS police checked (already part of the update scheme will be an advantage).
* Current First Aid, Safeguarding and Infection Control is preferred but not essential as training will be given.

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Job Description

The successful candidate will be required to work 38 hours per week on a 4 day week rota.
It would be desirable for applicants to be First Aid and Child Protection trained. A valid DBS certificate and being on the update service would be an advantage but this can be arranged. Candidate must show enthusiasm within their practice and the ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively with both children and parents.

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Job Description

We are looking to recruit a part-time Nursery Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The hours of work will be a minimum of 20 hours per week, with additional hours available subject to demand up to 37 per week. Hours to be worked on a flexible basis which can include morning or afternoons, to be worked on a rota.

Successful candidates will desirably be:
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent; and
• flexible and creative with children’s needs.

You should be able to share the cover of staff holidays and absences and ad hoc requirements.
It is essential that candidates have previous experience. A DBS check will be required.

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Job Description

Nursery
Relief worker

We have vacancies for Relief Nursery Assistants at our nurseries at Green Street and La Pouquelaye, which cater for children aged 0-5 years. You will be working alongside the existing teams, promoting a stimulating nursery environment, empowering and valuing children as individuals whilst recognising their individual needs. You will encourage children in their individual and collective development. You will be expected to work in a professional, efficient and caring manner at all times whilst maintaining confidentiality. Applicants must be reliable and have experience in working within a nursery environment is an advantage. The hours are variable. Our opening times are 7.30am – 6.00pm. You will be required to have a DBS police check. Portability an advantage. This is a zero hours contract. Level 2 child care qualification preferred. Current First Aid, Safeguarding and Infection Control is preferred but not essential as training will be given.

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Job Description

We are looking for Playcare workers and Assistant Playcare workers to join our After School provision with the possibility of additional hours in our holiday provision.
Staff will assist with the day-to-day organisation and operation of the provision by providing high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 to 11 years old in a safe and secure environment.
Child Care, Safeguarding and First Aid qualifications along with a portable DBS are desirable however full training will be offered to the right applicant. Rate of pay dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Job Description

The successful candidate will be required to work 38 hours per week on a 4 day week rota.
It would be desirable for applicants to be First Aid and Child Protection trained. A valid DBS certificate and being on the update service would be an advantage but this can be arranged. Candidate must show enthusiasm within their practice and the ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively with both children and parents.

How to Apply

Job Description

Little Oaks Nursery is looking for full time staff who either hold Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in Child Care.
We offer a friendly, supportive working environment and our benefits include:
• Term Time working
• Training
• 10 days paid sickness
• Staff rewards and recognition
• Duvet Day
• On site free parking

The successful candidate should have First Aid, Child Protection and Food Hygiene qualifications. A portable DBS is an advantage.

The position is to start in October/November.

Salary dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.

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