Bank Staff

Department: Little Elms Greenwich

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Greenwich

Reporting To: Nursery Manager

Description

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.


Job description
 Little Elms is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. Whilst all of our nurseries provide exceptional levels of quality care and education, they are all completely unique! Our stunning Greenwich Peninsula nursery is looking for a Bank team to work 0-40 hours across 4 or 5 days per week.
Excellent Benefits on offer include:

• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Generous Childcare discount
• Fantastic Transport Links
• Free uniform is provided
• Opportunities across all 11 of our nurseries for progression
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications

 The ideal candidate must have:

• An interest in working with young children (from 0-5 years)
• Team player
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to use initiative
• A passion for the Early Years

* This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and employment references *
 * Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer *
 Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
 The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent 
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Child Supervision:

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Supervising children during indoor and outdoor play, meals, and nap times.
• Maintaining a safe environment by monitoring activities and addressing any potential hazards.

Supporting Early Learning and Development:

• Assisting in the delivery of age-appropriate learning activities and play.
• Supporting the development of motor, cognitive, and social skills.
• Helping with structured educational activities, such as storytime, arts and crafts, or music sessions.

Personal Care:

• Assisting with children’s personal care, including feeding, dressing, changing nappies, and toileting.
• Encouraging good hygiene practices among the children, such as handwashing.

Communication:

• Engaging with children to promote language development and socialization.
• Providing updates to permanent staff or parents about a child’s progress, behavior, or concerns.
• Maintaining clear communication with colleagues and supervisors.

Behaviour Management:

• Supporting positive behaviour by following the nursery’s policies and procedures.
• Encouraging good manners, sharing, and cooperation among children.

Administrative Tasks:

• Documenting children’s attendance, incidents, and progress.
• Keeping records of any accidents, illnesses, or concerns that arise.

Assisting with Meal Times:

• Helping children during mealtimes, including serving food, assisting with eating, and promoting healthy eating habits.
• Ensuring that children with special dietary needs are properly accommodated.

Collaboration with Other Staff:

• Working together with other staff members to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Assisting the main nursery staff with any other duties or special projects as needed.

Health and Safety:

• Ensuring that the nursery environment is clean, tidy, and hygienic.
• Reporting any safety hazards or concerns to supervisors.
• Following all health and safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Flexibility and Adaptability:

• Being available to work different shifts, as bank staff are often called on an as-needed basis to cover for other staff members.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Clear and effective communication is crucial when inter