Nursery Assistant in Carmarthen

Meithrinfa Cywion Bach Nursery is an award winning Welsh medium childcare setting based just outside of Carmarthen. We have a variety of fantastic outdoor spaces including Forest School. We pride ourselves on providing high quality childcare with an emphasis on outdoor play, natural resources and hands on experiences.

Role Purpose

The assistant will assist the leader in all areas of work in the day-to-day running of the setting, providing safe, stimulating play for each child, meeting legal and statutory requirements, implementing nursery policies, acting as a key worker for a group of children and communicating progress to parents.

Main Duties

• Children: Assist in ensuring the provision of a safe, stimulating early years environment in which children can learn and play through planned activities. Assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of activities that meet children’s individual developmental needs in line with the curriculum, including evaluation and assessment as part of a team. Assist in the curriculum planning, assessment and reporting. Assist in following guidelines and procedures for child protection and safeguarding as recommended by the registering authority. Assist in setting up the group’s equipment before each session and clearing away after children have left. Assist in implementing procedures for children with additional needs.
• Staff and Management: Inform the line manager of any problems, disagreements and/or concerns. Take an active part in team meetings, planning and preparation of activities. Assist where directed in liaising with parents, schools and other agencies. Encourage parental involvement and support of the setting. Treat all children, parents, staff/colleagues and trustees with respect and provide an example of good conduct that you would expect others to follow.
• Administration: Assist in ensuring all administration is up to date. Assist where directed in ensuring records and systems are maintained.
• Legal: Assist in ensuring that all aspects of service provision meet the requirements of relevant legislation, e.g. The Children Act 1989 and CIW. Help maintain the standards at all times with the support of other staff and manager. Assist in undertaking the health and safety responsibilities that fall within the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Assist in ensuring that all activities are operated in accordance with equal opportunities legislation and all policies. Assist in carrying out and maintaining risk assessments and policies. Attend regular training to keep updated on legislation and for personal development.

There is a six-month probationary period for this post and it is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This job description currently applies and will be reviewed regularly as part of development and performance review and may be subject to other variances. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you from time to time.

Person Specification

• Essential: To possess a relevant qualification as defined by the registering authority.
• Essential: Level 2 and/or 3 in early years and childcare.
• Essential: Experience of working with pre-school aged children.
• Essential: Knowledge and practical experience of CIW legislation relevant to the childcare provision.
• Essential: Knowledge and practical experience of the Curriculum for Wales relevant to the childcare provision.
• Desirable: Ability to assist in detailed appropriate planning for all children’s needs.
• Desirable: Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
• Desirable: An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities.
• Desirable: An understanding of play and child development and the ability to meet children’s individual needs.
• Essential: Experience working with children with additional needs and any procedures settings must follow.
• Desirable: An ability to demonstrate a wide range of practical play work skills.
• Desirable: Current first aid certificate.
• Desirable: Current basic food hygiene certificate.
• Desirable: Current child protection certificate.
• Desirable: Current health and safety certificate.
• Desirable: Experience of implementing risk assessments and policies.
• Desirable: Ability to incorporate basic Welsh into the children’s learning.

Job Type: Full-time or Part Time available

Benefits: Company pension, Discounted or free food, Free parking, On-site parking.