Pre-school Practitioner - Peterborough, United Kingdom - Paston and Gunthorpe Pre-school

Paston and Gunthorpe Pre-school

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job description - Early years Practitioner

Job Purpose:

To enable children to engage in a range of play and learning opportunities and to participate in the day to day running of the setting.

Responsible to:
Pre-school Supervisor

Main duties and responsibilities:

To provide and maintain a high quality service to children and their families working as part of a staff team to meet individuals needs.

Children and families:

To develop and maintain positive relationships with children and families.
To assist with the planning and delivery of a wide range of activities to meet children's needs.
To work within the EYFS and promote high standards of care for the children.
To assume responsibility for key children and ensure their developmental needs are met, accurately recorded and learning journals are up to date.
To maintain a childcentred environment by reviewing displays, resources and room lay out with the team.
To use observation and reflective practice to contribute to planning and evaluation in the setting.
To maintain children's safety and wellbeing at all times during attendance at the setting and on trips.
To take any action required to ensure the safety and welfare of children and to report any concern immediately to the Supervisor.
To ensure good communication between staff and parents/carers.
To take children to the toilet, wash hands and maintain hygienic standards.
To settle disputes quickly within the behaviour policy guidelines.

Staff:

To work as a positive role model and member of the staff team.
To attend staff meetings, supervision and appraisals and relevant identified training.

General

To work within policies and procedures at all times and support staff to adhere to them.
To keep records as required.
To contribute to any quality assurance programmes.
To maintain positive working relationships with relevant external professionals.
To support and develop an environment which is inclusive for all and recognises and encourages diversity.
To represent the setting professionally at all times, maintain the settings integrity and being open to both giving and receiving feedback.
To undertake any other duties as reasonably directed by the Supervisor or committee.

Salary:
£9.00-£10.00 per hour

Schedule: