Childminder Assistant

The assistant will work closely with a childminder in a small childcare setting. The business is growing and I am looking for someone to be involved in all aspects of the business from looking after the children,assisting with setting new starters, engaging with parents, writing observations and planning next steps in accordance with EYFS guidelines.

You will have previous knowledge of the EYFS requirements, development matters and planning and observations.

You will be someone who is passionate about and comfortable interacting with children and communicating clearly with their families. You will be able to broach difficult subjects in a calm and caring way.You will be creative and playful with a commitment to tiney educational philosophy of learning through play and outdoor learning.

You will be team player, who is happy to muck in and get things done.

Main tasks:

• Caring for children in accordance with EYFS.
• planning activities
• writing observations
• preparing snack and food
• assisting the childminder in outings/at school pick ups times
• assisting with larger Observations and reports.

attending regular training.

Assistant requirements

• Previous experience of working with children.
• A warm personality and commitment to positive,gentle interaction with children.
• An understanding of technology and using an app for observations and communicating with parents.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding children is essential as is willingness to attend ongoing training, and respect for the views and needs of children and their families.
• Tiney childminder are committed to running diverse and fully inclusive settings and all staff will be expected to uphold these values at all times.
• An existing early years qualification (Possibly level2 or 3)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.75-£20.73 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Erith DA8 2HE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Nanny: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Location:

• Erith DA8 2HE (preferred)

Work Location: In person