Core Duties
To provide service delivery within the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, Every Child Matters and Ofsted Care Standards.
To work in partnership and complementary to the Nursery, Reception teacher or lead professional. Early Years Practitioners are given some responsibility for planning part of the programme and are to play a full part in the implementation of policies.
To develop a supportive and caring relationship with the children, providing care and attention to the children’s personal needs, undertaking activities necessary to meet the physical, emotional and educational requirements of individuals or groups. This will require knowledge of a range of strategies and a high level of skills developed through experience.
General Responsibilities
Support for Children
1. Share responsibility for safety, health and welfare of children at all times.
2. Ensure all children have access to the full EYFS curriculum.
3. Relate well and build professional and nurturing relationships with children and parents.
4. Guide the development of children’s social, educational and behaviour and attitudes aligned to Trust expectations.
5. Supervise and engage with children on activities without a teacher/manager being present, including outdoor activities.
6. Lead on small group learning including phonics.
7. Observe, record and assess children’s development and progress.
8. Keep accurate records of observation, assessment and development of children.
9. Act as a key worker for a group of children or individual children.
10. Provide pastoral, medical and welfare support for all children.
Provision
1. Organise materials and equipment for use within the nursery and set up targeted provision.
2. Share responsibility for care and maintenance of resources and equipment.
3. Assist in preparation and clearing up of activities and encourage children to help.
4. Share responsibility for display and environment.
5. Ensure provision is aligned to the LAT handbook and meets the required standards.
6. Ensure provision is targeted to the developmental needs of the children.
7. Contribute to curriculum development ensuring a stimulating environment aligned to the LAT EYFS Handbook.
8. Take responsibility for specific activities already planned for and ensure these are set up to standard daily both indoor and outdoor.
9. Attend weekly staff and planning meetings.
Support for Parents
1. Encourage parents and carers to be involved in the setting and their children’s learning.
2. Establish good relationships with parents and carers.
3. Build up a trusting relationship with parents/carers of key worker group.
4. Take part in home visits when appropriate and required.
5. Develop home-setting liaison and parental involvement in the setting.
Supporting the Early Years Nursery
1. Implement, adhere and embed the ethos, aims and policies of the setting.
2. Promote the ethos of the setting at all times.
3. Maintain, repair and clean equipment, e.g. books, toys, games, display boards etc. and tidy up after use.
4. Implement relevant policies in relation to health and welfare to promote good health; manage behaviour; and maintain up-to-date records aligned to Nursery policies and procedures.
5. Safeguard the general welfare of the children, including matters relating to hygiene, health and nutrition.
6. Support children at meal times to ensure dietary requirements are met.
7. Undertake outdoor learning and play supervision aligned to the Trust expectations.
8. Provide first aid if necessary and take all reasonable measures to ensure health and safety in the Nursery and outdoor areas.
9. Adhere to and implement all health and safety requirements including medical and safeguarding.
10. Undertake courses and training as necessary for professional development.
11. Perform other duties consistent with the nature and responsibility of the post as may be reasonably assigned or directed by the Nursery Manager or relevant Senior Leader.
Specific Duties
1. Deliver a flexible, high-quality education and care offer to meet the needs of the children and their families, aligned to the Trust Early Years Handbook.
2. Adhere to the Nursery's policies with special reference to safeguarding, child protection, learning support, equal opportunities and inclusion policies.
3. Ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments.
4. Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and plan, prepare and deliver the curriculum and evaluation of activities.
5. Liaise with the Site Manager for any repairs necessary and to discuss scheduling any maintenance work.
6. Keep the Nursery Manager up to date with provision and practice.
7. Support the Manager in the day-to-day running of the Nursery.
8. Implement staff cover in the event of sickness using approved staff ensuring the correct ratios are always in place.
9. Be an integral part of the school and Nursery community by supporting events and parent-based activities.
Key Worker Responsibilities
1. Observe children as individuals and in groups and monitor behaviour progress and possible developmental needs, utilising specialist knowledge and experience.
2. Implement relevant educational, welfare and provision aligned to all age ranges of children within the setting including the welfare and care for our 0-3 children.
3. Provide intimate care for children where necessary as well as supporting feeding and care.
4. Prepare pupil progress reports and deliver them to parents of Key children.
5. Ensure up-to-date records of the children’s progress as part of monitoring and reviewing educational work programmes with individual online profiles and track children’s progress through the production of online learning journals linked to the relevant software.
6. Write formal reports for Key children when necessary.
7. Act as a Key Person responsible for settling children in and working closely with families.
8. Be a designated staff member who will take responsibility for allocated children and be the main point of contact and support while in nursery.
9. Be aware of children's individual needs and provide personalised care, support, and guidance to help them thrive.
10. Keep parents/carers informed about their child's progress, development, and daily activities through direct communication and the learning journey on the school application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application Questions:
* Must have a Childcare qualification.
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred).
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred).
* Early Years Educators Level 3 (EYE) (preferred).
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EYE3 SE London
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