Job Description

Morning and Evening Assistant

Salary dependant on qualification

7.30am-10.00am and 4.00pm to 6.30pm Monday-Friday

Join our caring, welcoming and supportive team at Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford

Why Us?

As part of Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford, you will be joining our caring, welcoming and supportive team.

Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come. For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn and develop in our safe and secure environments for.

People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as a part of our team you will benefit from:

Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform Free parking Childcare discount Access to free counselling services Free meals Company wide events A wellbeing focused leadership team Competitive salary 2 annual inset training days 500 joining bonus paid upon successful completion of probation period 1000 bonus scheme
Why you?

You will be able to help provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of the children You are able to provide play based learning opportunities for all children You will be able to adhere to all company policies and procedures and maintain positive working relationships with the team, parents and carers You will know when to report issues of concern to a senior team member You have a positive attitude and creative ideas to inspire learning You have good verbal and written communication skills with adults and children You will have great planning and organisation skills You will have a willingness to learn Ensure high levels of interaction with children in order to help extend their learning Support children at mealtimes ensuring these provide a positive social experience for the children Provide support for children who are transitioning to new settings Help children with feeding, changing clothes, nappies, toileting etc
Essentials

Experience of working with children
Great to haves

Full and relevant level 2 in Early Years Food Hygiene Level 2 FGM Safeguarding Paediatric First Aid
Hear from one of our Early Years Assistants, Chloe:

"I love the people that I work with. The children also fill my heart with happiness as I enjoy planning events and activities.

I have done Paediatric First Aid training, as well as other key courses such as FGM, Safeguarding etc. I work in a room supporting the Room Leader and other qualified practitioners who have helped me gain experience whilst on the job.

Early Years is so rewarding as you see the children that you support daily, grow and develop as their individual characters begin to flourish. Your aim is to care and build those secure attachment with your children, build relationships with parents and ensure each child is happy, safe, and having fun whilst learning."

We can't wait to hear from you soon!

Safeguarding Statement

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken.?All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.?However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.??All?candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.? If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15,873.00-30,857.22 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person