Bank Staff

Bank Staff
Location:  All Settings

Salary: £tbc (depending on age, experience & qualifications)

Job Types: Shifts when needed

Qualifications:
​Childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential for this role. All abilities can apply.

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Application
​Form

​If you wish to apply for this exciting position within Hopscotch please complete our online application form below:
JOB PURPOSE
  • To work as a member of the Hopscotch team providing the highest quality care for children
  • Encouraging and supporting the children’s all-round development
  • Working within all operational and legislative safeguarding standards and guidelines
CHILDCARE and EDUCATION
  • Have an awareness of Child Protection, Safeguarding and being able to report any concerns
  • Recognise each child as an individual, understanding their development, recording and observing their progress
  • Be actively involved in the planning process and proposing suitable activities that motivate children’s learning and development based on their interests
  • Supervising children at all times
  • Help ensure that all children attending the nursery setting are kept safe and that their health and wellbeing is considered at all times
  • Assist in the provision of an appealing, safe, creative and stimulating environment
  • Have an understanding of the policies and procedures for assisting with meals and snacks for the children, including those with special diets and allergies
 OPERATIONAL
  • Be a responsible, reliable and effective member of staff working flexibly as part of the team
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with parents/guardians with regard to their child’s day and development
  • Assist in the care and cleaning of all toys and equipment within the nursery
  • Ensure all company forms are filled out correctly
  • Be familiar with and work within all company policies and procedures
 HEALTH and SAFETY
  • Take responsibility for your own personal awareness of all emergency and security procedures, drop off and collection policies
  • Work to all legislative standards and guidelines, developing an understanding of Development Matters.
  • Uphold Hopscotch’s high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the nursery paying particular attention to the nappy changing, food service and sleep areas
  • Ensure the highest levels of your own personal hygiene
 STAFF                             
  • Ensure all company policies are adhered to and report any breach in procedure
  • Attend all staff meetings as required
  • Participate in the company’s appraisal scheme establishing and working to a Personal Development Plan
  • Participate in all internal and external training/coaching courses as and when identified
  • Participate in the company mentoring scheme
  • Cover staff lunches where needed
  • Assist with all nursery activities as and when required

PERSONAL SPEC
Essential
  • Natural affinity to children
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Able to build relationships with others
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Caring nature
  • Energetic
  • Willing to learn and progress further in knowledge
 Desirable
  • Former experience working in a childcare environment e.g. day nursery/after school club/school 
  • Knowledge of OFSTED, EYFS and other relevant childcare policies and programs
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and the role of a DSL