Playgroup Assistant - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom - St Padarn's Playgroup

Description

Purpose Of Job
The assistant will assist leader in all areas of work in the day to day running of the setting.

This will include ensuring safe, stimulating play for each individual child, fulfilling legal and statuary requirements; contributing to and implementing playgroup policies; in addition to acting as a key worker for a group of children and communicating progress on a regular basis with their parents.

Other requirements may be included in the setting's service level agreements (SLA) in line with the Foundation Phase, ESTYN and Flying Start.

Main Duties Include

Children

• Assist in ensuring the provision of as safe, stimulating early years environment which children can learn and play through planned activities.
• Assist planning and preparation of delivering of activities that meet children's individual development needs in line with the Foundation Phase, Including evaluation and assessment as part of a team.
• Assist in the curriculum planning, assessments and reporting.
• Assist in following guidelines and procedures for child protection and safeguarding as recommended by the registering authority.
• Assist in the setting up the group's equipment before each session and clearing away after children have left.
• Assist in implementing procedures for the children with additional needs.

Staff and Management

• Inform the line manager of any problems, disagreements and/or concerns.
• Take an active part in team meetings, planning and preparation of activities.
• Assist where directed in liaising with parents, schools and other agencies.
• Encouraging parental involvement and support of the setting.
• Treating children, Parents, Staff/Colleagues, Committee and trustees with respect and provide an example of good conduct you would expect other to follow.

Administration

• Assist in ensuring all administration is up to date.
• Assist where direct in ensuring records and systems are maintained.

Legal

• Assist in ensuring that all aspects of service provision meets with the requirements of relevant legislation, e.g. The Children Act 1989, CSSIW and ESTYN. Help always maintain the standards with the support of other staff, committee, trustees and manager.
• Assist in undertaking the Health and Safety responsibilities that fall within the Health and Safety At Work Act 197
• Assist in ensuring that all activities are operated in accordance with the equal opportunities legislation and all policies.
• Assist in carrying out and maintaining risk assessments and policies.
• Attend regular training to keep updated on legislation and personal development.

Job Type:
Permanent


Salary:
From £9.35 per hour


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Interview will be on teams.


Application question(s):

• Do you have play worker qualification?

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2/3 (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 23/01/2023