Key Responsibilities
Main Duties
Working with Children and the Curriculum:
• to facilitate fun, age-appropriate play and learning opportunities
• to ensure that the children’s learning, development and care needs are continually met
• to provide support, encouragement and to scaffold learning in all areas of the children’s development children’s play
• to supervise outdoor play activities in all weathers
• to contribute towards the planning, preparation and delivery of an engaging curriculum
• to observe children and monitor their progress
• to support inclusivity, ensuring that all children’s needs are being met equally, regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity, age, needs and abilities
• to be aware of any special needs that children may have and share this information confidentially with other members of staff, as detailed in the employer’s policies
• to be a good role model to the children at all times
• to be in sole charge of children, as required (maximum of two hours per day, within legal ratios)
Working with parents and colleagues:
• to share details key to children’s learning, progress and next steps with other staff members and the children’s parents/carers
• to work alongside other colleagues, communicating in a friendly and sensitive manner
• demonstrate a professional attitude when communicating with parents/carers and colleagues
• to offer support and make suggestions, where appropriate
Safeguarding/health and safety
• to follow the setting’s safeguarding procedures so that children are kept safe and well
• to share any safeguarding concerns immediately with the setting’s Designated Safeguarding Lead
(DSL)
• to keep all children safe and healthy through adequate supervision, as well as following policies
and procedures
• to administer and record first aid, as required
• to meet children’s dietary needs, including allergies, by preparing appropriate, healthy snacks, meals and drinks
• to help ensure all toys and equipment are kept safe and clean
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .