As a early years practitioneer you would work with babies and young children from birth until primary school age, helping them learn in a safe, happy environment.
You would:
* plan and run activities like arts and crafts, music and cooking
* use activities and games to help children learn to count
* read stories and do activities to develop the children’s language skills
* take children on outings
* feed and change babies
* make notes about the children for use in reports
* make sure that the national guidance on early years education is reflected in the children’s learning
* keep the children safe and well at all times
* report any worries to your manager, such as signs of abuse
You may have to act as a key worker for one or more children. This means checking on their progress and keeping their parents and/or carers updated.
You might like to specialise in working with children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties or mental health issues.
As an early years practitioner you will be responsible for:
* Delivering excellent care and education to the children;
* Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in your care;
* Working alongside a team of fun practitioners to create an engaging environment enabling children to reach their full potential;
* Planning, providing and supporting age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of ...