Creche Assistant
location: Fulham SW6
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Working Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:45am - 6:15pm
Contract: Full-time, Temp to Permanent
We are seeking a passionate and reliable Creche Assistant /Team leader to join our team at a prestigious private kids club in Fulham.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and passionate childcare professional, committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 6 years.
- You will assist in the daily operations of the creche, ensuring the well-being and development of each child in our care.
- Crucially, you will bring proven experience in childcare, a genuine passion for working with young children, and an energetic and creative approach to setting up engaging weekly activity plans.
- You will also be adept at building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with parents and fostering excellent teamwork with the rest of the creche staff.
- Responsibilities:
- Provide attentive and engaging care for children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Supervise children during play, activities, and snack times.
- Assist with nappy changing, feeding, and other personal care routines.
- Respond to children's individual needs and provide comfort and support. Activity Assistance:
- Plan and organise age-appropriate activities and games for the children, focusing on both fun and developmental care. This includes arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and sensory play.
- Prepare and set up engaging activity areas, ensuring they are clean, organised, and safe.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.to the Creche Manager. .
Qualifications and Skills:
- Level 2 or 3 childcare qualifications are desirable.
- Previous experience working with young children in a creche, nursery, or similar setting.
- A genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their well being.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.
- Basic First Aid and Child Protection/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).
- DBS check required. Personal Attributes:
- Reliable and punctual.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Organised and detail-oriented.
- Ability to use own initiative. • A love of play.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious private kids club.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
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If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively email your most up-to-date CV.
Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey.
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