Childcare Assistant

Overview

This position will be Maternity Cover for up to 12 months, it is part time at 18.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside qualified childcare practitioners to provide a fun, safe and stimulating environment focused on learning through play, providing activities and quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Support children to socialise and foster their dreams for the future realising their potential.
• There will be opportunities to learn new skills, solve problems and adapt to different situations; every day is different and allows you to be creative, messy and to encourage children to explore the world through play.
• Make a real difference in children\\\’s lives by providing them with a safe, supportive and fun environment where they are eager to \\\’have a go\\\’ and try new things.
• Use technology to communicate with colleagues and families; support will be available on specific programmes used by the team.

About you

• Passionate about working with children; fun, calm and supportive.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to use your initiative.
• Confident in using a computer; training and support available for specific programmes.
• Well organised; able to record observations and share information with parents and carers to support learning at home, and to seek advice from a senior or line manager when needed.
• Safeguarding, paediatric first aid, childcare or food hygiene qualifications would be an advantage.
• You will be working with a team of other professionals who share the passion and vision for childcare.

What\\\’s in it for you?

As an employee of Dorset Council you will have access to a range of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.