Job Description

Broadmayne and West Knighton Preschool are looking for a Childcare Practitioner to come and join the fun!

We are a small but busy ,rural charity setting with a preschool room, bonus playroom and large outside garden. Due to a member of staff leaving employment to have a baby we have space for someone with a passion for teaching children to join us.

Our team is fully qualified, a childcare qualification would be beneficial but not essential. We are looking for someone who is energetic, has experience with working with children under 5 and who is enthusiastic in their passion for early years care and the hard work and dedication it requires.

Our setting is registered to a maximum of 20 children a day aged 2 1/2 years to 4 years. We have a supportive staff structure and most days work to a higher government ratio with 4 staff working in the room giving our children and practitioners time to develop the critical learning moments in the day.

This is a permanent term time only position for 3 mornings a week increasing to 2 /3 days per week 8:30am - 3:15pm. Pay is dependent on level of experience and qualifications.

Whilst we offer a part time position we have ample opportunities each month for extra paid hours including but not limited to paid key worker admin duties each 1/2 term, training, staff cover, meetings, certain events, hours during the holidays.

A short summary of the position with us is below

The practitioner will work as a team to provide a stimulating and varied programme of play, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children. Help with the preparation and setting up of the room before the children arrive and help to tidy it after the children have left ensuring the room is ready for the next session. No heavy cleaning required. Unqualified staff will be supported by the senior team to undertake a relevant childcare qualification. Attend monthly staff meetings, parents evenings, stay and play sessions all paid. Help to organise or participate in fundraising events for the setting e.g. school fayres, bedtime story events, local activities to promote the setting and raise money Undertake all aspects of personal care involved with caring for young children. Understand we are an inclusive setting and help support the sen lead in caring for children who have additional learning needs. Undertake Key person responsibilities, observing, assessing and influencing planning for the children. Become part of our preschool family where we foster a caring and supportive environment for our staff children and their families, doing what we can to ensure a happy and safe environment for all. Be prepared to jump into whatever activity the day brings with a fun attitude, a smile and experience a working day that is never the same twice! Anticipate to continually develop yourself professionally by attending training courses, particularly "Safeguarding Children", "First Aid" and "Practical Inclusion" all training is paid for and extra training is welcomed for staff to enhance their development.

Interviews and some time in the room alongside the children to be held Wednesday 9th November from 9:30am

Please email admin@bwkps.co.uk your full cv and relevant experience.

Start date asap

SAFEGUARDING REQUIREMENT: The Pre-school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the policies and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

An enhanced clear DBS is required for this role.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may also be required to carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required of you in accordance with the needs of the preschool. You are also required to be flexible and adaptable with respect to your role.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person