Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten Assistant

Seedlings Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten

Kindergarten Assistant - Job Description

Kindergarten Manager: Katie Harley

Setting Name: Seedlings Kindergarten

Setting Address: Old Church Hall, The Street, Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8SX

Setting Website: seedlingskindergarten.org

Job Title: Kindergarten Assistant

Position Type: Part time

Hours Up to 24 hrs per week

(over Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur between 9am and 3pm, plus meetings/festivals)

Rate of Pay: National Living Wage

Contract: Short term (to be renewed)

Trial Period: One half term (6 weeks)

Start Date: TBC

Purpose of Role

• To support the Kindergarten Teacher in all aspects of the day to day running of the kindergarten, as required.
• To provide an appropriate role model for the children in accordance with the Steiner Waldorf philosophy of education, and guided by the Kindergarten Teacher.
• To supervise the children both inside and outside, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.
• To be in sole charge of the children at the setting for short periods of time.
• To be in sole charge of the children at the setting in an emergency situation for a maximum of 2 hours.

Main Duties

• To take responsibility for the preparation of the daily snack.
• To supervise the children during creative play time, when appropriate.
• To assist children in the daily art or craft activity, when required.
• To assist the children with toileting, including changing nappies when required.
• To assist the children with washing hands when required.
• To assist the children with getting ready to go outside/come inside.
• To provide an appropriate role model for the children.
• To clear the table, sweep the floor and wash up after snack.
• To prepare the room for story time.
• To clean the sink and toilet area as and when required.
• To keep the kitchen area clean and tidy.
• To read and adhere to the policies, procedures and codes of conduct of the setting.
• To observe, monitor and report on the progress of each of the children, as and when required.
• To work with the Kindergarten Teacher to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.
• To soothe and comfort injured children in line with the policies and procedures of the setting.
• To administer first aid/medical care, when appropriate, in line with parental/guardian consent and the policies and procedures of the setting.
• To ensure all visitors to the setting are duly authorised.
• To provide parents/guardians with information about the children to the extent authorised by the Kindergarten Teacher and in line with the policies and procedures of the setting.
• To attend a weekly staff meeting on a Thursday afternoon
• To prepare and attend festivals outside of normal hours, as required
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post that are required in order to deliver the job’s key responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Level 2 Early Years qualification
• DBS Certificate (either existing or must be applied for prior to employment)
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate (either existing or must be applied for prior to employment)
• Introduction to Safeguarding Certificate (either existing or must be applied for prior to employment)
• A commitment to developing an understanding of child development from a Steiner Waldorf perspective.
• A commitment to developing an understanding of the Steiner Waldorf approach to early years education.
• A commitment to developing knowledge and experience of working with the EYFS.
• A commitment to developing a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• A commitment to working with anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work.
• A willingness to join in with all domestic and creative activities, including singing.
• A genuine desire to develop an understanding of the nature of children from a Steiner Waldorf perspective, and to support their healthy development in line with the Steiner Waldorf ethos.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of child observation and assessment as outlined in the EYFS.
• Effective communication skills with both adults and children.
• A commitment to working in an open, honest and collaborative way with the Kindergarten Teacher, including asking for support when required.
• The ability to follow instructions whilst also being flexible and able to adapt to the situation.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• A calm and patient disposition.
• Some ability in handwork (simple sewing, craft etc.)

To apply for this job please send your CV with a covering letter to:

Katie Harley, Seedlings Kindergarten Manger.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 - 24 per week

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 12/06/2023