Childminder assistant

Overview

Little Panda Montessori House is an Ofsted outstanding setting and has a 5 star rating for food and hygiene standards. Little Panda Montessori House is looking for an assistant for Little Panda Montessori House's childminding setting in High Barnet, EN5 2QF to start in June.

Little Panda Montessori House is looking for someone who loves to work with children, is reliable, patient, and has a positive attitude. A desire and passion for ongoing learning and personal development is essential.

Good communication skills are required to build relationships with children and parents. You should use initiative and be proactive to ensure the smooth running of the setting.

Qualification or experience in childcare and knowledge in Montessori philosophy is a bonus.

DBS update service is required.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• To take part in child-initiated and adult-planned activities that stimulate and support children’s intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and language development.
• To assist and support children with personal care requirements, including changing nappies, assisting with toileting needs, changing clothes and shoes, and helping children at mealtimes.
• To assist with general day-to-day requirements of the setting such as tidying away equipment and cleaning up after mealtimes.
• To assist with school drop-offs and collections when needed.
• To assist with preparing snacks and meals for children.
• Maintain children’s learning journals (Training and support will be provided).
• Attend training to ensure a continuation of personal professional development and to ensure that your knowledge and skills are up to date and relevant to the position.
• To accompany the children and registered childminder on trips, for example to local parks or on other planned outings.
• To always abide by all policies and procedures in place within the setting and be aware of Ofsted requirements.
• Comply with the requirements of the EYFS and Childcare Register.
• Maintain confidentiality for staff and children and comply with the requirements of the Information Commissioner’s Office regarding Data Protection.
• Comply with Health and Safety at Work legislation.
• To be aware of the settings' Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (training will be provided).
• To be aware of emergency procedures and what procedures are to be followed in the event of an accident or incident.

Working hours: 8.30/9am - 5pm Mondays - Thursdays.

Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship, Freelance, Zero hours contract.

Expected hours: 16 – 36 per week.

Benefits:

• Free parking

Schedule:

• No weekends

Work Location: In person.

Expected start date: 04/11/2024.