Bank staff

At Little Lions, we believe every child is unique and nurturing their success and growth is at the heart of what we do.

Our new member of the team will be responsible for covering our permanent staff when they are off due to sickness or pre-booked absence. As bank staff, you will take on the roles of the person that you are covering on that day, therefore your roles and responsibilities may vary each time you work. You will be trained in all areas and all duties that our key workers carry out, so that you are well equipped with the knowledge and understanding of what is required of you.

We are looking for applicants that have a positive attitude towards working with children aged 1 to rising 5 years, whilst providing the key essentials of support, care and high-quality education.

We are a pack away pre-school, therefore as part of this role you may be required to assist with setting up and/or packing away the pre-school. Heavy lifting and cleaning may be required.

Applicants must:

·       Be qualified to a minimum of level 2 or above early years education and childcare qualification (or equivalent).

·       Hold a current enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate. 

Preferable skills:

·       2 years’ Experience working with children

·       Experience of working with children with SEN

·       Up to date safeguarding training

Hours between:

          Monday              08:45 – 15:35

           Tuesday            08:45 – 15:35

           Wednesday       08:45 - 15:35

           Thursday           08:45 – 15:35

           Friday                08:45 – 15:35

There will be no set days and times due to work being on a need’s basis. The hourly rate will depend on age, qualifications and experience and will be between £12.21 - £12.36, holiday pay is based on the calender week method. This is a term time only position for 37 weeks per year.

Job Role and responsibilities:

·       Support the children to settle into their nursery when they arrive and continue to offer support and reassurance throughout the day.

·       Be down at the children’s level, teaching them through play.

·       Support the team, where needed throughout the day to ensure the smooth running of our daily routine.

·       Support the management team in delivering the Early Years foundation stage.

·       Ensure all statutory, legal and setting obligations are followed and met, including all safeguarding measures.

·       Work closely with the SENCo to support children’s individual needs and assist the SENCo in completing assessments such as, IAELD and IEP’s on children by sharing knowledge, when appropriate.

·       Work closely with other keyworkers and SENCo to support all children with Special Educational Needs.

·       You will need to be a reflective practitioner, who is proactive in your approach to daily tasks and situations.

·       Learn and enforce the Little Lions behaviour management strategies in place for the group and to meet individual children’s needs.

·       Observe and maintain all cleaning and hygiene practices relating to the setting.

·       Adhere to food hygiene standards and complete kitchen property checks, whilst preparing snack for the children.

·       Help set up the nursery and tidy away all daily activities at the end of each session.

·       Promote teamwork in conjunction with other team members and work placement students.

·       Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding information about children, their families and other members of the team.

·       Report in detail all incidents/accidents affecting the welfare of the children within your care.

·       Understand how to respond to any safeguarding concerns.

·       Attend team meetings and planning sessions, outside of normal working hours (as required)

·       Attend further training required for the role, share new knowledge with team members and plan how to implement it within the setting.

·       Commit to developing and maintaining a multi-cultural, anti-racist and non-sexist environment that respects everyone’s individual difference.

·       Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the managers, in accordance with the pre-school business plan/objectives

NB This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders that may have been made against them