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Job description

To work as a member of the Kiddiwinkles Team to ensure that all children attending the setting aged 6 weeks to 12 years, receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs.

Responsibilities

• To follow and implement Kiddiwinkles framework and any other educational influences which may be implemented to increase the learning experiences for the children in our care
• To work in partnership with children and their families to enable all children to fully access opportunities that will improve their emotional health, safety, participation, play, learning and economic well-being
• Responsible in assisting the manager in the daily running of Kiddiwinkles Care & Learning Centre whilst adhering to the policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Children Act and Health & Safety Legislation, all requirements
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Two years experience of working with children in any type of childcare setting
• Level 2 or 3 in Childcare
• A sound knowledge of child development for children aged from 6 weeks to 12 years
• An understanding of observation & planning to support children’s learning and development
• Knowledge of particular health & safety issues relevant to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years
• Knowledge of child protection
• Understanding the role ‘ Key Worker’
• -Good communication skills -Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies -Ability to maintain confidentiality
• A willingness to undertake further relevant training including some evenings and weekends
• An understanding & commitment to equal opportunities
• An understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace

Desirable Skills

• Two years experience of working with children in a Daycare Setting
• Trained in: First Aid, Child Protection & Food Hygiene, Health & Safety
• A knowledge of research related to childcare & education and A knowledge of different curriculum’s and research based education for children’s learning
• Good time management
• Other personal attributes which would bring relevance to your job role i.e. musical talent, language, dancing, sports in promoting the children’s learning

Further Information

Hours: 30 - 40 per week. Candidate must undergo an Access NI and relevant vetting procedures