Dorset childcare jobs

Burton Bradstock CE Primary School and Foundation Stage Unit is situated in a coastal village that serves the local community. We have strong links with the church and our school values of Respect, Friendship, Happiness, Peace and Love form our ethos. We value the contribution of every member of our team and are keen to welcome other like-minded staff.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Pre-school Assistant to work in our Foundation Stage Unit to support the existing team of classteacher and teaching assistant, from January 2020. This person will be required to work with children aged 3/4 years and work as a Key Worker.

You will be:

· calm, kind, patient and supportive

· enthusiastic, imaginative and creative

· skilled at building good relationships with children, parents and staff

· friendly and have a professional manner

· experienced and knowledgeable of the Early Years curriculum and EYFS practice

· confident in supporting learning for groups and individual children as a key worker

· able to carry out observations and contribute towards planning stimulating activities

· willing and able to follow instructions and guidance from the classteacher

· able to set clear guidelines and expectations, and use own initiative

· keen to give to the life of the school

· committed to the Christian and nurturing ethos of the school

In return we can offer:

· a warm and caring environment in which to work

· a friendly and supportive staff who have high aspirations and work well in a team

· enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

· regular supervisions

· continuous in-house and external training opportunities to invest in your professional development

· opportunities to input individual ideas to ensure the smooth running of the Foundation Stage Unit

Burton Bradstock is committed to safeguarding and as such all successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS and other relevant checks. Burton Bradstock offers excellent working conditions within a friendly and welcoming environment.

Contract: Part-time, term-time only. Fixed term until 31st July 2020

Contact name: Mrs C Staple, Headteacher;