Location
Kido Chiswick Nursery & Preschool, Unit A & B, Edmunds House, Colonial Dr, Chiswick, London W4 5HA
Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Salary
£26,436 to £27,000 per annum
About the Role
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Assistant, you will be more than just an educator; you will be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. This role offers the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company that champions career growth like no other. You will create a nurturing environment to support a safe, engaging space where children can learn and thrive. You will be a consistent key person, offering comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children. Your responsibilities will include observing and planning learning by recording observations and planning next steps to support each child’s development. You will use varied teaching strategies, adapting approaches to meet different learning styles and interests. Additionally, you will create enabling environments that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration. Supporting SEND needs by working with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs will be an important part of your role. You will safeguard children effectively by following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will also contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments by carrying out safety checks.
Experience
Experience working with children in early years settings is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided.
About you
Passionate about early years education and child development, enthusiastic, and motivated to create a positive impact. You should be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and able to build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues. A flexible and adaptable approach to work is essential.
Qualifications
Relevant early years qualifications are preferred but not mandatory. A willingness to learn and develop professionally within the role is essential. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check as part of Kido’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free staff lunches
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards and celebrations
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub access
- Cycle to work scheme
Additional Information
Kido is committed to safer recruitment practices. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that are not filtered prior to interview. This information will be checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service before appointment confirmation.
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