Key responsibilities
of the role and the day-to-day tasks and duties of the role:
Detailed
below are the principal tasks and activities associated with your role.
Activities and tasks are carried out on a daily, weekly or as required basis.
Pre-School management will be responsible for working with you to establish,
maintain and monitor that the activities and tasks are being performed to the
Pre-School standards and on-going to assist you in your own personal
development.
Your
role will be as set out in this job description but please note that the
manager reserves the right to update your job description, from time to time,
to reflect changes in, or to, your job. You will be consulted about any
proposed changes. The list of duties in the job description should not be
regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.
Your role will be appraised on a regular basis
during which your performance will be reviewed and assessed in accordance with
personal and Pre-School aims and objectives. Please ensure you are very
familiar with the checklist below as this details the key activities and
responsibilities by which the Pre-School will gauge your performance. If you
are in any doubt about the role or would like to obtain further guidance,
mentoring or training then the Pre-School is only too happy to assist.
•
Provide high quality care and activities for the children and to recognise both
individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating
environment.
• Ensure
you are familiar with the key policies and procedures, especially safeguarding
children, equal opportunities, behaviour management and health and safety . You
will be provided with a copy of the Pre-School’s guide to policies and
procedures via email, a staff handbook is available in the staff room.
• Work
in partnership with early years professionals, for example Health Visitors and
SEN services.
• Within
reason to comply with requests to work outside normal hours, for example to
cover if staff unexpectedly have to leave the room or are called away.
• Ensure
parent issues and concerns are dealt with promptly and accurately. Ensure
management are informed and consulted where relevant.
•
Participate in staff meetings.
•
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as
may reasonably be required by the Pre-School
• Never
leave the room and put your colleagues at risk of being out of ratio – unless
in case of emergency.
Attend
training and development courses as directed by your Manager or Assessor.
• To
promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and
children, and promote the quality ethos of the Pre-School.
Deliver
the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and any other appropriate guidance
for young children in accordance with Pre-School policy and guidelines.
•
Observe each child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for
progression and continuity alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage .
• Ensure
that no child is ever left on their own in the room / outdoor area /whilst on
an outing. Please note that the children’s toilets, Nappy changing areas and
the kitchen are technically ‘in the room’.
•
Understand and participate in the key person system. To ensure that your own
key children profiles are up to date and maintained at the required quality
level.
• Ensure
that you attend to the all-round daily needs of the children by enhancing their
physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
•
Support the children in serving their own food, milk, drinks and snacks and
encourage good nutrition and sociable eating.
• Assist
children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with
toileting and other associated welfare duties.
• Carry
out health and safety checks as required to ensure the room / Pre-School is
tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and
visitors
•
Participate in free flow systems. This aids children’s development in
self-assurance, independence, making choices and self-selecting.
•
Acknowledge children’s birthdays. Unless otherwise advised by parents/carers
or Management.
• Ensure
children have adequate access to the outdoor area and outside trips.
• Follow
the kitchen duties and procedures.
• Cover
for other staff as appropriate and as directed by your manager, especially
given that unforeseen situations can occur when caring for children and
recognising that the child’s welfare is paramount.
Please note: The position is working term time only plus extra training outside of working hours to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship.