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  • Childminder assistant
    Childminder assistant
    15 days ago
    £10–£12 hourly
    Full-time
    Enfield

    Role Overview The Childminder Assistant will support the registered childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children. This role involves assisting with daily routines, engaging children in play and learning activities, and ensuring their health, safety, and wellbeing at all times. Key Responsibilities Support the childminder in delivering high-quality childcare.Help plan and supervise age-appropriate activities that promote children’s development.Assist with daily routines such as meals, nappy changing, toileting, and nap times.Provide a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children feel safe and valued.Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction among children.Help maintain a clean, safe, and organised play and learning environment.Communicate effectively with the childminder, parents, and children.Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality policies at all times.Assist with record-keeping as required (e.g., attendance, accidents, observations).Participate in outings and trips, ensuring children’s safety at all times. Person Specification Essential: Genuine interest in working with children.Friendly, caring, and patient nature.Good communication and teamwork skills.Ability to follow instructions and use initiative.Reliable and trustworthy. Desirable: Previous experience working with children.Basic knowledge of child development and the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).First Aid training.Food hygiene and/or safeguarding training. Additional Information This position may require an enhanced DBS check.Training and development opportunities will be provided.Flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the children and families.

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  • Montessori Trainee Lead Guide Babies and Toddlers
    Montessori Trainee Lead Guide Babies and Toddlers
    30 days ago
    £24000–£34000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Pay: £24,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Job Description: Are you a calm, caring and passionate Early Years professional looking for an exciting new opportunity? At Montessori Nest, we are opening the doors to our beautiful new nursery in West Hampstead this October, and we are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our growing team. Whether you already have Montessori experience or have worked in an EYFS setting and are eager to learn, we would love to hear from you. About You You will have: • A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent recognised in the UK)., • Experience working with babies and toddlers (0–3 years)., • A calm, warm and nurturing approach., • A genuine passion for supporting young children's development., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • A willingness to learn and grow professionally. Most importantly, you enjoy building trusting relationships with children and families and want to make a real difference every day. What You'll Be Doing As part of our close-knit team, you will: • Support the daily care, wellbeing and learning of babies and toddlers., • Help create a calm, safe and beautiful prepared environment., • Encourage children's independence through respectful interactions., • Build warm partnerships with families., • Work collaboratively with experienced Montessori educators to provide exceptional care and education. Montessori Experience? Previous Montessori experience is not essential. If you have worked in an EYFS setting and are curious about the Montessori approach, we will support you every step of the way. Through mentoring, guidance and ongoing professional development, you will learn how to apply Montessori principles in practice and grow alongside our experienced team. Why Join Montessori Nest? At Montessori Nest, we believe that our team is at the heart of everything we do. We are not simply looking for another member of staff. We are looking for someone who wants to become a valued member of our growing Montessori family. We offer: • Salary: from £24,000 per annum to £34,000 per annum, • Ongoing mentoring and professional development., • Full support and training in Montessori philosophy and practice., • The opportunity to help shape a brand-new nursery from the very beginning., • A beautiful environment designed for both children and educators to thrive., • A warm, supportive workplace where kindness, collaboration and respect are at the centre of everything we do. If you are passionate about giving young children the very best start in life and would love to grow with us as Montessori Nest begins its exciting journey, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you would love to join the Montessori Nest family.

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