Early Years assistant

Job description

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Reporting relationships: Reporting directly to the Pre-school Manager

Purpose of the job:

• To assist the supervisor in the day-to-day running of the nursery/pre-school.

• To provide a stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities.

• To ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

• To undertake a key worker role with specific children.

Main duties and tasks:

• To assist in the setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment. Ensure that the playroom is appropriately prepared and activities are accessible to all children before and after daily sessions.

• To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.

• To ensure that any information received concerning the children are kept confidential at all times.

• To actively encourage children’s progress in all areas of development, types and stages of play, by interaction and extension of play activities.

• To be responsible for keeping the individual record file for each of the children in the key worker group.

• To be involved in curriculum planning, policy writing and record keeping as requested and led by the supervisor.

• Show commitment to quality improvement through on-going professional development and training.

• Participate in progress meetings with parents/ carers.

• To attend staff meetings and to attend training as requested.

• Carry out duties on a rota basis e.g. cleaning, preparation of snacks etc.

• To support the work and beliefs of the nursery/pre-school by helping to create an environment that promotes open and equal opportunities for children and adults

• To work as part of a team and support colleagues.

• To liaise well with parents/carers and encourage the participation and involvement of all parents of children attending the nursery/pre-school.

• To be flexible with the working practices of the nursery/pre-school.

• To work in our out of hours club/holiday club as required.

• Attend any other reasonable duties relevant to the post.

• Occasionally be prepared to work unsocial hours.

• Participate in fundraising activities, special events and/or outings.

• Adhere to a professional code of conduct and dress appropriately.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures.

• Adhere to the Safeguarding Children policy.