Job Description

Early Years Assistant

Hours on offer:

- 27 hours over 3 days

- 35 hours over 4 days

- 40 hours over 5 days

When applying for the role please specify which hours you'd be interested in.

We will be expanding and moving into our new building very soon!

This means we are looking for more like minded practitioners to join our team. We are looking for level 3 qualified practitioners or above with a provisional start date of September, however this can be flexible for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will be based in one of our rooms working alongside our existing team members. They will receive on the job training and shadow a qualified member of staff to get a feeling for their role.

A little bit about Country Tots Childcare...

Our setting is a homely environment situated on a farm in Ireleth, just outside of Askam - In - Furness who care for children from 9 months - 5 years old. We provide a unique opportunity for children to be nurtured and grow, spending as much time outdoors as possible gaining hands on experience where they can and taking a lead role in caring for our animals.

Benefits:

- On site free parking

- On the job training

- No weekend work

- Team building company days out

- Contracted hours

- Reward schemes

- Pension scheme

- Potential to climb within the business if interested

- Working for a unique setting

Requirements:

- Level 3 NVQ/equivalent or higher (Please note TA qualifications obtained after 2014 can not be used in early years practice)

-Must be able to drive and be prepared to travel or have a reliable lift to and from work

- Passionate about child development and helping our children grow

-A love for the outdoors and prepared to be out in all weather conditions

- A love for animals and prepared to be working closely with a variety of different breeds

- A excellent understanding of safeguarding and maintaining the highest standard of care

- At least 1 year experience within a childcare setting is required ( This can be your time spent as an apprentice, gaining your qualification)

Please send a CV and cover letter specific to

your time spent in the Early Years sector

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence or reliable lift (required)
Work Location: In person