JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Early Years Practitioner / FOREST SCHOOL
Responsible For:
Setting Team Members
Job Purpose:
Within the authority limits delegated by the Nursery, to foster the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of all children; to provide a welcoming environment; to work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders; and to strive for excellence in implementing EYFS requirements.
Safeguarding Requirement:
The Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedure to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.
Hours:
30 hours per week (term-time 38 weeks)
Time and Day:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 15:30 pm (with half an hour lunch break)
General Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To foster the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of all children attending the Early Years services, including those who may have additional or Special Education Needs.
2. To provide and develop a comfortable, safe, stimulating and welcoming environment which considers families' ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and consideration for children's gender and different abilities.
3. To work in partnership with parents & carers, individually and in groups, and demonstrate a welcoming and supportive attitude.
4. To be aware of the need to provide specific support to families identified with complex needs.
5. To attend curricula planning and other EY service briefing meetings as requested.
6. To keep up to date with current good practice and EYFS Framework requirements by attending courses, training sessions, and workshops as required.
7. To work within the settings' policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding Procedures, which include EYS Risk Assessment, Health & Safety, Fire and Emergency, and Child Protection procedures.
8. To promote the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policies.
9. To undertake other duties as required by the setting, within the scope of this post.
10. To be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team working in partnership with colleagues and offering support as necessary.
11. To observe confidentiality at all times.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. To perform the role of a key worker in the Early Years Childcare Services and ensure that the requirements of the EYFS framework are fully met and that children work towards achieving the Early Learning Goals to their maximum ability and potential.
2. To maintain good standards of hygiene, and comply with our Risk Assessment Procedures and report any health & safety hazards to the setting Manager.
3. To monitor the overall well-being of children within the EYFS framework.
4. To lead the room and be responsible for staff for that group; assign tasks.
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