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Bank Staff
Heather playgroup in Horsham, West Sussex is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated Bank Staff. Experience in a preschool/nursery setting with children aged 2 to 5 years would be an advantage.
We are looking for somebody who loves working with children. Someone that is calm, warm, caring and able to make learning fun. They must be a team player with a flexible approach to the
work environment and have excellent communication skills.
The ability to work at short notice to cover staff illness and holiday.
We can have up to 24 children attending per session at our committee run playgroup. We are located within North Heath school grounds but run independently.
A full job description containing more detailed responsibilities is available upon request.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS check and references being obtained.
Please note that we operate term time only. Apply with a CV and cover letter as to why you are perfect for this position to heatherplaygroup@googlemail.com. We will then send you an
application form.
Person Specification – Bank Staff
Heather Playgroup is committed to safeguarding all children in its care and therefore this post requires that an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment. The ability to work at short notice to cover staff illness and holidays.
Personal qualities
- Enthusiasm for working with young children
- Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
- Empathy with children, colleagues and parents/carers
- A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Punctuality
- Patience
- Ability to work in a small team
- A commitment to the provision of high-quality childcare
- Awareness of the importance of vigilance with regards to child safety