
DD’s Childcare is a nurturing and vibrant childcare setting dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for young children. We focus on early years development, fostering creativity, curiosity, and confidence in every child. Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and reliable Childcare Assistant to join our team. You will support the daily care and development of children, working closely with staff to create a warm and engaging environment. Responsibilities: • Assist in the supervision and care of children aged 0-5years, • Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities, • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment, • Help with feeding, changing, and nap times as needed, • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, • Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies Requirements: • Experience working with children (preferred but not essential), • Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification (or willingness to train), • Understanding of EYFS framework (preferred), • A caring, patient, and enthusiastic personality, • Ability to work well in a team and take initiative, • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one), • First Aid certification (desirable) Benefits: • Support with training and career progression, • Friendly and supportive work environment, • Holiday entitlement and other benefits If you love working with children and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. To work alongside the childminder To ensure that the setting is a safe environment for children, staff and others. To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the childminder . Main activities: To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. To help ensure the setting meets Ofsted requirements at all times. To undertake designated officer roles as directed. To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families. To understand and work to setting 's policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes. To be a key person. To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the setting and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement. To work in partnership with the childminder to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the setting's aims and objectives

We are looking for an experienced support assistant to support children with additional needs. 22.5 hours per week Term Time Only temporary contract