Relief Support Assistant - Kirkton of Durris, United Kingdom - Drumoak and Durris Playgroup

Description

Relief Support Assistant (Term time) as and when required to cover staff absence and holidays.

This position is perfect for parents seeking work within school/nursery hours.

The sessions we run are parent & toddlers session, Tuesday and Thursday 09:00/09:30-12:00 and creche sessions per week, Wednesday and Friday 09:00/09:30-12:00.

Main purposes of job

• To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, and social care for children at playgroup.
• To safeguard the wellbeing of all children within our care.
• To support parents and provide a welcoming atmosphere.

The play assistant should:

• Welcome all children/parents/carers on arrival at any playgroup session.
• Develop a stable, friendly, and trusting relationship with the children.
• In conjunction with the play leader plan a programme which supports and guides children's allround learning and development.
• Plan and organise sessions in collaboration with the Play Leader.
• Ensure all aspects of planning promote equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory practice.
• Review and evaluate all aspects of the curriculum.
• Set up and clear away the equipment.
• Make snack, set tables and ensure that all children wash their hands.
• Recording accidents in the accident book.
• Ensure child is collected by someone known to the setting.
• To respect the confidentiality of information received.
• Developing and Support activities to suit the child's stage of development.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children.
• Take children to the toilet when attending crèche.
• To be aware of all policies and procedures.

Working Relationships with Adults


The play assistant should:

• Ensure new parents/carers and their children are introduced to others.
• Ensure all parents/carers new to the playgroup session feel welcome and understand the session structure.
• Welcome new parents/carers and encourage them to stay with their children until they have settled at crèche.
• Encourage parents/carers to become involved in the play activities and play experiences.
• Work in partnership with parents / carers concerning their child; involve them in record keeping, and when seeking information about their child's progress.
• Work with other Playgroup staff to develop play activity plans.

Safety and Hygiene


The play assistant should:

• Take a register of children at the beginning of each session.
• Be responsible for the safety of the children during the play session and ensure that adequate precautions are taken to safe guard children and minimise risks.
• Maintain a standard of tidiness and cleanliness in the interest of hygiene.
• Report breakages and unsafe equipment to the committee.
• Ensure that no physical punishment, such as smacking is allowed in the playroom.
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting.
• Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
• Ensure that any accident to adults or children is recorded in the accident book.
• Ensure that every child is collected by their parent or someone authorised by their parent following crèche sessions.
• Ensure a fire drill is practised termly and fire doors are kept clear of obstructions.

Reporting to

The Play Leader, Staff Manager and Chairperson


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
£11.40-£12.05 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Childcare
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 22/05/2024


Reference ID:
Playassist

Expected start date: 28/05/2024