Hours: Full-time, term-time only (35 weeks per year) Working hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – applicants must be able to commit to both shift patterns Job Purpose To plan, organise, deliver and evaluate activities and learning experiences for children within the Early Years Foundation Stage in partnership with parents To observe and support children’s all round development enabling each child to reach their full potential Key Duties and Responsibilities Supporting child development To be a key person to update support and extend key children’s learning journeys via observations, assessments and activity plans in conjunction with the nurseries Early Years Professional. To carry out all key persons related responsibilities in building relationships with children and their families To Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum for guidance To Maintain accurate and effective up to date children’s records which identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress and use a basis for future planning To maintain an up to date knowledge of child development and the Early Years Curriculum To attend staff meetings, planning meetings and organised training events To develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with EYFS advisory teachers, area SENCO’s and other agencies that may visit the nursery Communication and Engagement To work in partnership with parents both formally and informally To welcome parents and children to the nursery in a cheerful and friendly manner To communicate effectively with members of the nursery team To participate in the training programme of a wide variety of students (i.e. placements and volunteers) by giving guidance and support To communicate and engage with children to support their speech and language development using different methods To be responsible for participation in all self –development activities including appraisals and supervisions etc To develop your role within the team To provide a service which values and respects the differing cultures, ethnic background and household structures of the families and the children within the setting Child Protection, Safeguarding and promoting welfare of the child To work within all relevant City and Islington College Nurseries Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures To work within City and Islington College Nurseries Equal Opportunities Policy and contribute to making an inclusive environment To manage children’s behavior and routines in line with City and Islington Colleges policies and Procedures To undertake specific duties and tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the nursery To ensure that children are kept safe and that staff fully understand, and when necessary follow child protection procedures To comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS and relevant statutory regulations and legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004 To be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire precautions and evacuations, security dropping off and collection of children Operate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness including bedding, nappy changing, food surfaces and cleaning of all equipment To share responsibility for the support and supervision of children meals and snacks, changing their clothes and nappies and taking them to the toilet and attending to children’s personal hygiene in a discreet and dignified manner To provide comfort for sick children and to administer First Aid as appropriate To administer medication when necessary, in accordance with the nurseries policies To record accidents /incidents in the books provided To respect confidentiality of information received To understand and implement safeguarding practices that lesson the risk of allegations being made against staff To undertake nursery risk assessment and take actions where necessary EXPECTATIONS OF THE POST HOLDER Ensure that the College policy for equality of opportunity is adhered to and promoted in all aspects of the post holder’s work Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post, in keeping with the College's quality assurance procedures and systems Undertake responsibilities for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults To comply with and promote College Health and Safety policies and procedures and to undertake recommended Health and Safety training as and when necessary Be committed to professional self-development, through participation in in-service training as necessary for the successful carrying out of the job. Undertake such other duties as are commensurate with the grade of the post, as may be reasonably required at the initial place of work or at other locations in the College Our Values Capital City College Group is London’s largest further education college group, providing exceptional education and training. We comprise of three colleges – City and Islington College, Westminster Kingsway College, and the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London alongside our bespoke training provider for employers and apprentices, Capital City College Training, and a social enterprise, Visionnaires, designed to help new businesses succeed. Our values underpin our vision of transforming lives through exceptional education and training and our mission to inspire London’s students and businesses with outstanding further and higher education and training which ensures their social and economic success. These values are the key ideas and principles that people within our organisation and our partners believe are important. They sum up why we do what we do – our purpose – and how we go about our work – our approach. Respect Aspiration Collaboration Creativity Opportunity Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented in senior roles, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ community. Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners. We expect everyone working for the Group to share this commitment. All posts in the College are subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced DBS check and barred person’s list check. NB: The purpose of the job description is to indicate the general level of responsibility of the position. It is not designed to be an exhaustive list. The duties may vary from time to time without changing their general character or level of responsibility. Person Specification When completing your application form and writing your supporting statement please make sure that you cover all the points in the Person Specification using each criterion as a separate heading. Qualifications and Experience A Childcare and Education Qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 or willingness to obtain Experience of working with children 0-5 years To be Pediatric first aid qualified or willingness to obtain Knowledge and Understanding A sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to 5 years An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum An understanding of a play based approach to children’s learning and development A knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures A knowledge of research related to childcare and education An understanding of the role of the Key Person An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities An understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace Skills and Abilities Good communication skills both written and verbally Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies A willingness to undertake further relevant training Strong organisational skills within child observations, assessments and planning Calm under pressure particularly within a nursery environment