Qualifications and Training
Essential
Early Years or Primary Years training – min NVQ Level 3
Good level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills
Clear DBS or wiliness to undertake
Paediatric First Aid certificate or willingness to undertake
Food Hygiene certificate
Good knowledge of Ofsted requirements & Early Years Curriculum
Good knownledge of Safeguarding
Skills/experience required for this post
Experience in an Ofsted registered nursery and/or after school service
Experience of Keyworking
Good knowledge of current Ofsted guidelines
Good knowledge of child development and children’s needs
Experience of planning and assessing play and learning opportunities to stimulate children’s development and learning in line with the EYFS curriculum and Ofsted educational guidelines.
Experience of classroom and behaviour management and best practice
Good understanding of Safeguarding
Good communication skills with children, parents and team members
Ability to be an effective team worker and support other staff
Willingness to learn from feedback, supervision and training
Ability to make decisions, take initiative and respond to emergencies
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
Excellent presentation skills and ability to be a positive role model
Respectful and sympathetic to local community needs
Strong commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and cultural diversity
Ability to use initiative and work creatively with children
The Carroll Centre is a charity that operates as a Anchor organisation that providing a range of services and activities for children , families and the community. Our onsite Early Years Nursery operates term time and caters for children 2-4 years.