Job Description Early Years Practitioner Foundation Stage Responsible to Headteacher and Assistant Heads Pay range H2 /H3, 15 Hours per week, (Mornings)Term Time Only. (Nursery timings are 8.40am – 11.40am ) Purpose of Post – To provide high level support to teachers in the management of pupil’s learning. The post holder is one of a team of teachers and Early Year Practitioners who support the learning of the pupils. Flexibility by all staff is important to meet the needs of pupils. The job holder is appraised by a teacher but not the teacher who you will be working with on a daily basis. The postholder works under the day to day supervision of the teacher to whom he/she is assigned. The job holder is required to contribute to and support the overall Aims, Vision and and Core Values of the school as well as being aware of the role the Trust plays in supporting the school. Duties The jobholder is expected to fulfil the duties listed below with at least 50% of his/her time on some or all of the duties in bold script each week. Attend to pupils personal needs, including social, health, safety, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters To act as a role model setting high expectations Prepare all learning spaces including classrooms and outside spaces and clear afterwards Assist with the display of pupils’ learning Provide clerical/admin support, eg photocopying, typing, filing, record keeping, making observations To ensure that activities take into account the individual needs of each child by acting as a key worker for a group of children within the Nursery. To keep accurate records of allocated children and to implement and review, in conjunction with the Teacher in Charge, for parents/carers. Assist and support with the planning and delivery of learning activities suitable to the age range and the needs of individual children, observe record and support the development and progress of pupils including feeding back regarding progress and achievement Accompany teachers and pupils on out of schools activities and take responsibility for a group, under the direction of a teacher Liaise with parents and carers, under the direction of the teacher –participate in feedback sessions/meeting with parents, discuss issues sensitively, promote home school partnerships To prepare end of year progress reports for key children under the direction of the Class Teacher. To have responsibility for the assessment and recording and monitoring of the needs of allocated children when under the direction of the teacher in charge in Nursery. Assist with the development and implementation of PLP’s and personal care programmes Equalities Be aware of and support differences and ensure that all pupils have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop. Support and implement the schools Equality Scheme. Health and Safety Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Health, Safety and Security, Confidentiality and Data Protection; and report all concerns to an appropriate person. DBS This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Criminal Records Bureau as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks. Additional Information All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities, and in Performance Management and development, as required by the school's policies and practice. The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary. Supervision The Class Teacher manages the jobholder. The school’s performance management policies and practice determine the frequency of meetings. Performance management will be facilitated by a member of the Senior Leadership team. No supervision of staff. Contacts The jobholder works with teachers and pupils and is likely to have planned contact with parents or carers. Knowledge, Experience and Training ? Experience of working with children of the relevant age. ? Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to NVQ level 2 or GCSE grade C in English and Maths. ? Recognised childcare qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 ? Understanding of the curricular requirements of the school, these include statutory requirements. ? Ability to make effective use of modern technology to support teaching and learning. ? Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and within a team. ? Ability to manage pupils in a classroom setting. Physical Effort The job may involve lifting children after falls or accidents or in order to protect themselves or others. Appropriate training will be provided if necessary. Working Environment The job may include clearing up blood or other bodily fluids of children after an accident or sudden illness and routine changing of nappies.