Childminder Assistant
1 hour ago
Erith
Job Description Childminder Assistant (part-time) Job Title: Childminder Assistant (Variable Hours) Reports to: Peace Nweke Location: 38 West Street, DA8 1AF. Erith. Purpose of the Role To support the Childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. • Main Duties and Responsibilities – To drop children and pick them up from school., • Care and Support Assist with meeting children’s individual care needs, including feeding, toileting, and nappy changing., • Help children with daily routines such as meals, naps, and hygiene. Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social skills., • Play and Learning Support the Childminder in planning and leading age-appropriate play, learning, and creative activities., • Engage with children in play to promote language, communication, and early learning., • Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, outings, and group play. Safety and Safeguarding., • Help to maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment at all times., • Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments. Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are followed, and immediately report any concerns to the Childminder., • Communication and Teamwork Work closely with the Childminder to ensure the smooth running of the setting., • Communicate effectively with children, the Childminder, and parents when required. Respect confidentiality at all times., • Professional Development Attend mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene) as required., • Keep up to date with policies, procedures, and guidance provided by the Childminder. Person Specification - • A genuine interest in working with children. Reliable, flexible, and able to work variable hours. Friendly, patient, and caring nature., • Good communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to undertake training and development., • This role is offered on a variable hour’s basis, with competitive pay (from12.71p/h), terms and condition as outlined in the Contract of Employment.
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