Childcare Assistant

Childcare Assistant, Co. Durham

Permanent/Full time 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 4 £16,215 - £17,980

The postholder will assist with the provision of a happy, safe and secure environment for all children within the postholder's control at the Childcare Centre, in which the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the children is taken into full account.

The postholder will be responsible for contributing to improving the quality of education and learning opportunities for the children and young people of County Durham:

• To assist in the provision of a stimulating range of activities both indoors and out, relevant to the needs of children in the 0-14 years age range.
• To observe, monitor and record children's learning in accordance with the EYFS.
• To work outdoors in all weathers for large proportions of the day.
• To contribute to the planning of adult led activities and evaluate learning identifying next steps.
• To encourage the children to develop their independence and individuality within supportive group care, by working as a team member.
• To treat information on work related matters confidentially.
• To assist in maintaining high standards of hygiene with regard to children, equipment and the premises.
• To ensure the safety of the children when on external visits from the Centre and when escorting children to and from school.
• To undertake domestic duties which include, cleaning of bathrooms, washing dishes, damp dusting, laundry etc.
• To assist in the development of language by sounds, conversation, stories, poems and songs.
• To record and report any injury as well as any suspicious non accidental injury in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
• To ensure parents feel welcome and at ease at Selby Cottage by encouraging participation and discussions.
• To assist in fund raising activities.

The above is not exhaustive and the postholder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head of Service.

Essential Qualifications:

• Relevant Early Years Qualifications (minimum NVQ Level 3)

For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Kathleen Shields, Childcare Manager on 03000 264095.

Closing date: 27 April 2014
Shortlisting date: 28April 2014
Interview date: 7 May 2014

Selby Cottage Children Centre
The Close East
Chester-le-Street
Co. Durham
DH2 2EY

Vacancy ID: 127914