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Childcare Assistant - Closing date - 13-12-2024

Job description: Childcare Assistant

Salary: B1-B2 £16,008 - £16,899

Hours: Term Time 32.5 hours per week (term time only)

Contract type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Reporting to: Headteachers

Are you looking for an extraordinary career in Childcare?

Fun is an essential ingredient in our children’s centre where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff that provides them. A passion to provide high quality childcare, for children aged 24 months up to 5 years.

The centre based here at Castleton Primary school is the hub of the Children’s Centre for Wortley. The building itself provides early education and the day care aspect of the core offer. The children’s centre programme is based on the principle that providing integrated education, care, family support and health services are key factors in determining outcomes for children and their families.

You will actively support each child’s individual ‘Learning Journey’ in partnership with parents and colleagues, plan and observe child focussed activities weekly and ensure both safeguarding and health and safety guidelines are followed at all times.

The ideal candidate will have:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years
Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
Experience is essential

Castleton Primary School and Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Please find details and application form below.

Completed applications to be returned to: headteacher@castletonleeds.org.uk

Application form