Monday to Friday 36 hours Per Week – London Borough of Hackney.
Hourly rate range up to £20
MRJ Associates are recruiting for Nursery Education officer to work for our local authority clients based in London, E8. If this would be of interest to you then apply now!
Job Purpose
* To devise and implement planned programmes of activities in line with the Early Years Curriculum to ensure each child can develop to their full potential within a day-care environment. This will include working in partnership with parents and carers, working with staff, team members and liaising with other agencies as required.
* To be responsible for a group of children.
* To prepare and present accurate written records for assessment reviews and case conferences as required.
* To implement health and safety and hygiene regulations.
Description of Duties
* To plan and provide a range of educational and developmental opportunities for children aged 0 to 5 years, ensuring that each child’s needs are met.
* Work with the nursery’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator to ensure that children with special educational needs are fully included in all aspects of the nursery curriculum.
* To take Key-Worker responsibility for a group of children, including planning assessment and record keeping. Write children’s reviews and ensure they are prepared within the required timescale.
* To foster and develop good relationships with parents and carers and to ensure that planning for their children is in partnership with them.
* To promote and maintain a culturally sensitive environment. To ensure educational and developmental opportunities for children reflect their racial and cultural backgrounds.
* To actively participate and be responsible for the organisation and implementation of a planned programme of activities which are in line with current legislation (DFES Foundation Stage for Learning and Birth to Three).
* To help promote understanding of the aims of the centre among the children, their families and the wider community. To support the development of the centre as a community resource.
* To assist in the Early Years Child Protection Procedures for identifying and monitoring children in need of protection. To assist in the preparation of observational reports for case conferences.
* To ensure and maintain high professional standards of hygiene. To adhere to health and safety requirements as it relates to the Full Day Care, Guidance to the National Standards.
* Participate in staff meeting, personal and group supervision, staff training and development days and external training as appropriate.
* To participate in the development of parents’ committee.
* To be responsible, as directed, for student training, supervision and development.
* To carry out all responsibilities of the post holder regarding our Equality Statement.
Knowledge and Experience
* NNEB, BTEC Childcare and Education, NVQ Childcare and Education level III, DPQS, ADCE, or equivalent
* Experience of working in an educational childcare environment.
* Experience of supporting student training.
* Experience of working in a culturally diverse environment.
* Recording, monitoring, programme planning and report writing in a clear and concise manner.
* Experience of providing a broad and balanced curriculum for children 0-5, including those with special educational needs.
* Knowledge of childcare policy and legislation.
* Knowledge of the Early Learning Curriculum programmes and the DFES ‘Foundation Stage’ and Birth to Three.
* Ability and commitment to provide non-discriminatory childcare and education.
* Ability to prepare and present accurate, written reports.
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