Childcare Assistant - Part time, Casual

Joblink are pleased to be acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our employer partner – a Childcare Centre

THE EMPLOYER

An award winning childcare centre within walking distance of the University Campus. Children have the opportunity to explore and discover the world around them through a caring, secure and stimulating environment.

What does the role involve?

Do you like singing nursery rhymes, pretending to be a superhero, secretly enjoy messy art or role playing as an ice cream vendor?

In that case, we are looking for a superhero like you.

As a childcare assistant you will play a pivotal role in nurturing children’s welfare, learning and development and creating a fun and engaging learning environment. 

 Key duties:

·         Work collaboratively in a team providing a caring and emphatic care to children aged between 1 and 5

·         Supporting the team leader with play and learning activities through enthusiastic contribution

·         Support policies and procedures aligned to the Early years foundation stage framework (EYFS)

·         Supporting and inspiring children within your group

·         Feeding and changing the smaller children

·         General admin support to the team

You will need:

·         To be warm-hearted and have a real empathy and passion for working with young children

·         Enthusiasm to be involved in play activities and care for groups of children

·         Ideally interest in early years education

          An enhanced DBS or willing to apply

          2 x  References

Relevant courses

Any courses considered however courses including Childcare, Early Years education, Teacher training, Psychology, Family studies preferred.

What will you gain from this role?

Opportunity to work with an award winning childcare provider

Opportunity to gain a permanent role

Real life work experience to compliment studies

Placement and graduate opportunities

Where, when and pay?

The role will be based in person at all time at the Nursery, within walking distance of the University of Leeds Campus

Part time  - Ad-hoc hours based on your availability and business needs – Sessions are 8am – 1pm, 1pm – 6pm or full days 8am – 6pm- Schedule confirmed weekly

Start date:  Asap with ongoing start dates

End date: On going

Pay: £11.44/hr

Sounds good? 

To apply please send a relevant CV (ensure you have uploaded a CV to your profile on the job site)

AND answer these questions.

1. What appeals to you about this role and why you have chosen to apply?

2. What skills/experiences have you gained from your studies, voluntary or paid work that you feel will help you be successful in this role?

3. What do you feel you will gain from this role?

4 How would this role benefit your future career plans?

(Please note: No cover letter required and applications missing cv and answers will not be considered)

If you have any issue with your application, please contact joblink@leeds.ac.uk

If you have not heard back within 30 days, please assume your application was not successful