Location: Great Harwood, BB6 7QA
Job Description
We are a well established, busy Out of School Club with an Outstanding grading from Ofsted. We provide care for children aged 3-12. We are working with St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School.
Job Duties:
Ensure that the provision complies with the requirements set out by Ofsted
Ensuring the delivery of the E.Y.F.S for younger children, and appropriate care and creative play opportunities, for all children, in a safe and caring environment
Providing full care for children: facilitation of toilet needs/changing, providing food and refreshments
Meeting all the needs of children
The planning and preparing of activities
Record keeping and safety checks
Administering first aid and medication once qualified to do so
Attending staff meetings
Working alongside and with other members of the team
Engaging in training and development as required
Working within agreed Policies and Procedures
Maintain the care of equipment
Involvement in Key Worker systems, including observations of children
Collection and delivery of children to and from school
Communicating with parents and other organisations
Any other tasks, as agreed, to ensure the continuous provision of high quality childcare
Light cleaning duties, preparing of snacks etc
Person Specification
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Skills
- A willingness to learn and complete all training required
- Good communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential qualities:
- Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
- Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
- Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
- Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
- Able to work as part of a team
- Sound judgement and common sense
- Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children
Desirable qualities:
- Experience of working within a play-based setting
- Competent in using IT to support play
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards this
- Appropriate child protection training or willingness to work towards this
- Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate or willingness to work towards this
Qualifications
- Must pass an initial assessment at Blackburn College
Future Prospects
- Potential to progress onto Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship
Things to Consider
- Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is at the employers’ discretion and is subject to change. If this vacancy has been filled, we will endeavour to support you in finding alternative vacancies.
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The hours will be 22.5 per week term time plus college hours, school holidays will be 30 hrs per week plus any extra to make up from term time. The working hours are 7.45am till 9am and 14.45-18.00.
Other Information
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Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Proposed Duration
Level 2 - 15 months
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
Contact
Apprenticeship Team
01254 292500
