Pinecones Nursery School
This role will be temporary until a successful 3 month probation period is complete, after which a permanent contract will then be considered.
Hours will be 8-5pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Early Years Practitioner - Job Description
* To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the setting.
* To work under the direction of the room supervisor and to give support.
* To implement the daily routine and assist with the smooth running of the setting.
* To act as a Keyworker to a group of children.
Key Areas
* Work with children.
* Teamwork.
* Liaise with Parents/Carers and other settings.
Duties and Responsibilities
* To contribute to the smooth running of the setting following children’s interests to plan daily activities.
* To use an online program to keep a proper record of achievement file on key children, for parents/carers that will link to EYFS.
* Work alongside parents/carers to provide full integration in the setting.
* Uphold standards within the setting by adhering to all policies and procedures.
* Strive to safeguard children by working to the organisation’s safeguarding Code of Conduct.
* Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members.
* To be flexible within working practices of the setting, including undertaking certain domestic jobs, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, setting up and clearing away activities.
* Maintain accurate record keeping.
* Look upon the setting as a "whole", being constantly aware of the needs of children and where your help can be most utilized.
* Ensure child is collected by someone known to the setting.
* To respect the confidentiality of information received.
* To develop your role within the team, especially regarding a key worker.
Specific Child Care Tasks
* The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development.
* To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
* Washing and changing children as required.
* Providing comfort and warmth to an ill child until their parent arrives.
* To ensure the setting is a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
* To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times.
* To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring the setting’s policies and procedures are observed at all times.
* Tidying away of activities and cleaning of the setting at the end of the day.
Person Specification
* Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience.
* Enthusiasm for working with young children.
* An interest in the care, learning and development of young children.
* A commitment to the provision of high-quality childcare.
* A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities.
* Ability to work independently using own initiative.
* Previous experience of caring for, or working with children in a voluntary or paid capacity.
* An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* An interest in forest school and outdoor education.
* Experience of working with children with SEND.
Personal Qualities
* Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills.
* Punctuality.
* Excellent communication skills with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
* Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication.
* Patience.
* Reliability and trustworthiness.
* A positive approach to inclusive practice with children and colleagues.
* Proactive and positive team player, able to work constructively as part of a team to understand roles and responsibilities within the setting and own position within these.
* Flexibility – occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parents’ Evening.
Desirable Qualifications
* Completion of a recognised Level 2 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 2 Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce or Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
* Relevant short courses and qualifications.
* Some understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace.
* Level 3 child care qualification.
* Completion of Safeguarding Awareness course (Group 2).
* Health & Safety certificate.
* Paediatric First Aid certificate.
* Completion of other relevant courses.
* Full driving licence.
This post requires a DBS check, as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references will be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm.
Pay: £11.44-£12.00 per hour.
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week.
Benefits:
* Childcare.
* Free parking.
* On-site parking.
Work Location: In person.
Application deadline: 30/09/2024.
Expected start date: 01/10/2024.
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