Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Childcare Assistant (Bank) at our Chichester campus. You will join us on a variable hours bank contract,and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £14.49 per hour.

The Childcare Assistant (Bank) role:

You will be a part of a warm and bubbly staff team and will benefit from access to training and qualification opportunities, opportunities for progression, and the first invite to applications for permanent positions within the setting.

This role is for ad hoc hours to support in covering staff absence, holiday and breaks, and in enhancing ratios to deliver support for children in receipt of additional funding.

Key Responsibilities of ourChildcare Assistant (Bank):

• Ensuring that the children are happy, settled and well cared for.
• Following the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure
• Engaging in good team working, liaising with nursery staff to ask how the day is planned.
• To be flexible within working practices of the nursery and to be willing to help where needed e.g. cleaning up from meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
• Working alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that FSCG ethos is fulfilled
• Reading, understanding and adhering to FSCG policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager
• RespectIng the confidentiality of all information received.
• Working as part of a team to ensure that the children’s individual needs are met, and ensure that every child reaches their full potential.

Our ideal Childcare Assistant (Bank) should have the below skills and experience:

• Level 2/3 in Early Years, Care and Education (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a childcare setting or have undertaken a childcare placement
• An understanding of current Early Years regulations (including Every Child Matters, Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted National Standards)
• The ability to relate to all children on their level
• Flexible and proactive in approach

Closing date: 14th April 2025

Interview date: 29th April 2025

If you would like to learn more about our Childcare Assistant (Bank) role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.