Job description:
Main duties Practitioner
1. To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.
2. To provide continuous provision in all areas of learning by setting up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help pack away at the end of the session.
3. To initiate small group activities supporting the needs of the individual child.
4. To take on the role of key person to a small group of children, compiling an accurate account of a child’s development liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met.
5. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
6. To advise the Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
7. To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
8. To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
9. To support meal times within the setting.
10. To actively participate at team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal meetings.
11. To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.
12. To adhere to GSC confidentiality policy.
13. To adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting etc.
14. To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.
15. To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
16. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-school Manager, in accordance with the setting’s business plan/objectives.
17. To be aware that risk assessment is everyone’s business and to record and advise manager of concerns
18. To work in play sessions for children attending Kids’ Club & Holiday Club as directed by the setting manager or the play leader for the session.
19. To provide a safe, secure environment where children receive high quality care which meets their individual needs and expectations and those of the staff, parents and other stakeholders.
20. To give care and attention to individuals and groups of children and support them in appropriate age- and ability-related play and activities for their learning and development.
Experience and qualifications:
Level 3 Practitioner.
Personal qualities:
Compassionate and caring, experienced and good understanding on the EYFS
Terms and conditions:
Willing to work 30hour plus a week. This is mainly preschool but some preschool, afterschool and holiday will be required and on a rota basis Flexibility
Benefits:
Concessions for staff childcare, including free holiday club.