To provide high-quality care and play/early learning opportunities to all children attending daycare and creche provisions in various centres across the North Locality. Ensure safe, stimulating, and welcoming environments for children and parents/carers.,

Provide care and early learning experiences tailored to children's individual needs and development stages, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage practice guidance.

Deliver Quality First Teaching, creating an inclusive and supportive teaching and learning environment.

Participate in a key worker system, facilitating children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, and track their progress.

Work in partnership with parents/carers, sharing information about children's progress and encouraging their involvement in the provision and other activities.

Observe, assess, and plan for children's individual needs, identifying those requiring increased support and determining necessary actions.

Complete baseline assessments, 2-year checks, and contribute to individual child development records.

Maintain records of key children's development and learning journeys, sharing with parents, carers, and other key adults using online technology.

Promote children's welfare and development through positive behaviour management.

Meet children's physical needs and contribute to creative and imaginative approaches to play/early learning, both indoors and outdoors.

Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the daycare provision.

Report any concerns regarding children, parents, or the safety of the environment to the manager/deputy, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

Participate in out-of-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, events, and parent/carer activities.

Maintain confidentiality regarding information about children, their families, or other staff acquired as part of the job.

Adhere to all policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the daycare provision.

Work collaboratively as part of the childcare team, supporting colleagues and contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

Engage in continuous professional development supportive of the post.

Collaborate flexibly with other parts of the Sure Start Children's Centre programme, including work at other centres as necessary.

Assist in the supervision of students, trainees, and volunteers as requested by the Daycare Officer and participate in their assessment.

Adhere to Northumberland County Council and Sure Start Children's Centres' Equal Opportunities Policy and anti-discriminatory practices.

Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required, commensurate with the post grade.

Occasional travel between centres for cover, training, or meetings.

Flexible shift system and working across multiple childcare services in the locality.

Direct work with children aged 0-5 years in a childcare setting, including significant outdoor play., Northumberland County Council's Staff Bank provides a pool of highly skilled temporary workers who are looking for a long-term placement, or who want to work flexibly within the council. If a team needs support due to sickness, common staff shortages, or general vacancies, they call upon registered bank members to fill available assignments. These can be filled via a long-term assignment for up to 12 months or on an ad hoc basis.

Flexible contract - work and earn alongside your current commitments

Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.

Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.

Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.

Early Years Qualification (e.g., NNEB, B/TEC Diploma in Nursery Nursing, NVQ level 3 in Childcare and Education, or equivalent).

Training in Early Years Foundations Stage Framework and Practice.

At least 1 year's experience in an early years setting.

Experience working with children under 4.

Experience working in partnership with parents/carers and children.

Sound understanding of child development and children's needs.

Effective communication skills with children, parents/carers, and colleagues.

Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and standards.

Ability to plan and deliver play activities.

Ability to record information accurately and appropriately.

Flexibility in working as part of a team and willingness to undertake further training.

Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices.

Experience working with children with disabilities.

Experience working in a child-centred community-based project.

Experience working with children under 2 years.

Full clean driver's license and access to own vehicle.

Ability to meet physical demands of working with children aged 0-5.

Flexibility in shift patterns, service delivery, and base.

Commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people.