Job Description
Assisting with daily routines: You help with activities such as meal times, nap times, and toileting. Ensuring that children are comfortable and their basic needs are met is crucial in this role.
Organizing and supervising play activities: You engage children in age-appropriate play and learning activities that encourage their development and social interaction.
Providing emotional support: Young children often need comfort and reassurance. As an early years assistant, you offer emotional support to children, providing a caring and compassionate presence.
Assisting with curriculum implementation: You support the implementation of the early years curriculum, helping to plan and organize activities that align with learning objectives.
Observing and recording children’s progress: You observe and take note of children’s behavior, interactions, and developmental milestones. This information helps teachers and parents understand each child’s progress.
Supporting children with special needs: If there are children with special needs in the setting, you may work closely with them to provide appropriate support and accommodations.
Maintaining a safe environment: Safety is paramount in any childcare setting. You ensure that the environment is safe and secure, identifying and resolving any potential hazards.
Communicating with parents and caregivers: You maintain open lines of communication with parents or caregivers, updating them on their child’s progress, sharing any concerns, and fostering a collaborative relationship.
Assisting with record-keeping and administrative tasks: You may be responsible for maintaining attendance records, updating learning materials, and helping with general administrative duties.
Participating in staff meetings and training: As part of the early years team, you attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and training workshops to stay updated on best practices and policies.
Fostering a positive learning environment: You contribute to creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where children feel valued, respected, and encouraged to explore and learn.
Skills
Patience: Working with young children requires a high level of patience. You need to be understanding and supportive, especially when children are learning new skills or facing challenges.
Communication: Clear and effective communication is crucial in this role. You must be able to communicate with children at their level, as well as effectively convey information to parents and colleagues.
Creativity: Coming up with engaging and imaginative activities is essential to keep young children interested and motivated in learning.
Empathy: Understanding and empathizing with the emotions and needs of young children will help you provide appropriate support and care.
Flexibility: Each child is unique, and what works for one may not work for another. Being flexible in your approach to teaching and caregiving is important.
Organizational skills: Managing multiple tasks, keeping learning materials organized, and maintaining records require good organizational abilities.
Observation: You need to be attentive to children’s behavior, interactions, and progress to identify their strengths and areas where they may need additional help.
Teamwork: Early years settings often involve collaboration with other educators and staff members. Being a team player is essential for a smooth and cohesive learning environment.
Calm under pressure: Young children can be unpredictable, and situations may arise that require a calm and composed response.
Knowledge of child development: Understanding the stages of child development and developmental milestones helps you tailor your approach to each child’s needs.
Safety awareness: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is of utmost importance, so being vigilant and safety-conscious is vital.
Play facilitation: Play is a crucial aspect of early childhood learning. Knowing how to engage and facilitate meaningful play experiences is valuable.
Positive reinforcement: Providing encouragement and positive reinforcement can motivate children and boost their self-esteem.
Basic first aid knowledge: Having basic first aid skills can be beneficial in handling minor accidents or injuries that may occur in a childcare setting.
Resilience: Working with young children can be rewarding but also challenging. Resilience will help you navigate the ups and downs of the role.
Education/Experience
NCE and any relevant certification
A minimum of four to six years of relevant teaching experience
Cambridge Experience/Certifications is required
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: tgsvacancies@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.
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