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Essential Criteria |
Desirable Criteria |
Qualifications |
- Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Education and Childcare or equivalent;
- GSCE Maths and English or equivalent.
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- An appropriate First Aid qualification - training will be provided if not already held.
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Experience |
- A thorough knowledge of the role in a similar environment.
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- Recent working experience in an Early Years' setting.
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Ability/skills |
- Professional and mature approach to work;
- Enthusiastic, flexible, reliable and conscientious in your care of the children;
- Effective team member with excellent communication skills with peers;
- A nurturing approach to teaching and learning;
- Show initiative in your dealings with children in different situations;
- Awareness of the need to follow set policies and guidelines within a caring and safe environment for the children;
- Flexible in your approach to tasks;
- Powers of self-evaluation and a critical approach to own practice;
- A clear understanding of recent developments in teaching and learning;
- Personal integrity, honesty, energy and stamina;
- Excellent communication skills with teachers and parents.
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General |
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An exemplary attendance record in his/her present and previous employment;
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Will maintain appropriate levels of personal presentation and professional conduct;
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Demonstrable commitment to personal CPD;
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A sense of humour.
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Personal Attributes |
- Friendly, sympathetic and supportive personality;
- Energetic, motivated and enthusiastic;
- Well organised, with good time management skills and a keen eye for detail.
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