Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We're looking for a Qualified Bank Educator to join our team at Kido
We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We're still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/
What We Offer
The Bank Assistant Educator offers £11.44 per hour and is fully flexible, meaning you can pick up shifts whenever you want to based on the nursery availability. Many of our bank staff go on to join us on a permanent basis!
As a growing nursery group, you may find that you can work across multiple locations that are in close proximity to each other.
What Does The Bank Nursery Assistant Educator Role Entail
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Educator Assistant you'll be more than just an educator; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.
Your primary focus will be creating a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives. You'll be a team player ensuring that you and your team meet the unique needs of each child, collaborating with the team to organise and execute engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards for child learning and development. An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and colleagues will set you apart and aid us in delivering the best experience possible.
You'll be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a hands-on approach and with great attention to detail, you'll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within our nursery.
We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey, and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By aligning to our systems of observation, you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed, and every achievement is celebrated.
We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.
What We're Looking For
Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
We're looking for people who are passionate about providing the highest quality education experience to the children in our care
You must hold the right to work in the UK
If shortlisted you'll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team
What's next?
If you're ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we'll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us via [email protected]
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website
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Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check
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