Job vacancy details
Play and Learning Assistant - Isle of Dogs (Blackwall and Millwall)
| Employer | London Borough of Tower Hamlets | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | |
| Salary | £25,263-£26,742 | Reference | CSD/2056 |
| Closing Date | 17/07/2009 23:30 PM | ||
This is a repeat advertisement. Previous applicants will automatically be considered and need not re-apply.
Children’s Centre Overview
Tower Hamlets Children’s Services are developing a total of 24 Sure Start Children’s Centres in Phase 1, 2 and 3 providing:
•Early years education integrated with childcare
•Family support and outreach services
•Health services
•Links with Job Centre Plus and training providers.
The Children’s Centres are hubs for services for Children under five and their families. The Local Authority is working in partnership with the Primary Care Trust, Job Centre Plus and voluntary sector partners to develop a network of Children’s Centres to provide services for families across the borough. There are currently 20 centres with a total of 24 expected by 2010. The development of Tower Hamlets Children’s Centres provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the outcomes for young children in one of the most disadvantaged areas of the country, but one which has very high aspirations for all children. We ensure our services are of the highest quality through our Self Evaluation Form (SEF).
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people keen to work with families. All posts have a primary location with an expectation of supporting staff across all centres on occasion. Further information on Children’s Centres can be found at:
http://www.surestart.gov.uk/
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/
http://www.togetherforchildren.co.uk/
Play & Learning Assistant
•Isle of Dogs (35 hours per week)
You will assist the Play and Learning Coordinator or Family Support Manager in planning and delivering play and learning activities at the Children’s Centre. This will include supporting the planning and delivery of a stimulating and inclusive range of group activities for parents / carers and their children aged 0 – 5 years, including working within various groups and the Ofsted registered crèche for children (0 – 5 years). There will be occasions when you will deputise for the Play and Learning coordinator or Family Support Manger in his/her absence, including the supervision of sessional crèche staff.
You will have a Childcare/Early Years qualification to at least level 3 standard or Level 2 qualified but working towards a level 3 qualification and experience of working with children aged 0 – 5 years in a full day care or sessional care setting, in a diverse, inner city community.
Tower Hamlets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A CRB enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment.
Equal Opportunities
We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
