Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Salary will depend upon qualifications & experience. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | ST7 2NW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Highfields Hoppers Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 170424 |
Summary
TITLE: Early Years Practitioner RESPONSIBLE TO: Hoppers’ Manager and Company Director.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To work hands on as part of the staff team under the direction of the Manager to provide safe, high-quality care, play and education without bias or discrimination for children aged between 2 and 11 years.
MAIN DUTIES:
~ To help supervise the pre-school and out of school groups in and out of the setting, ensuring that the safety and well being of the children is paramount.
~ To support the Manager in the day to day running of Alsager Hoppers, providing a safe and stimulating environment and a varied programme of play.
This will include;
o Treating all individuals associated with the group with respect, kindness and consideration.
o Making a commitment to equality and diversity; seeking out information to provide yourself with a full understanding of the concepts to enable you to uphold the group’s dedication to inclusivity.
o Providing all children with appropriate care for their age and level of development including helping with toileting, changing nappies and clothing.
o Teaching the children, offering a suitable level of supervision, support and stimulation.
o Assessing, evaluating and monitoring the children's progress and needs.
o Making spot, short and long observations, and being responsible for recording all information daily.
o Contributing to the planning; providing activity ideas, evaluations and next step plans within the requested time frame.
o Evaluating the effectiveness of the EYFS, policies and routines.
o Keeping all records up to date.
o Providing the Manager with all information passed from parents or other members of staff and reporting any concerns whilst preserving confidentiality.
o Keeping all information regarding the children, their parents, the staff and the group as a whole that is learned through the job, completely confidential.
o Adhering to the group’s policies and procedures at all times.
o Complying with and up keeping the standards of health, hygiene and safety as set out for the group.
o The preparation, provision and clearing away of daily activities including; baking, messy play, outdoor activities and all others as requested.
o The preparation, service, supervision and clearing away of all snacks breakfast, lunches and tea.
o Ensuring that all play areas, equipment and resources are checked before and after every use and are safe for the children to use.
o All cleaning duties as requested for example washing up, tidying, vacuuming, mopping, wet wiping, window cleaning and the cleaning of toilets and sinks.
o Supervising the children on all out of premise visits and ensuring their safety and well being.
o Attending all staff meetings, training sessions and additional training courses as requested.
o Have a full understanding of the EYFS and play work principles and implement them throughout your work.
o Be responsible for your own personal development; reflecting upon your attitude and practices, reading up on new legislations, requirements and best practices which have an effect on your own working.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or expectations.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To work hands on as part of the staff team under the direction of the Manager to provide safe, high-quality care, play and education without bias or discrimination for children aged between 2 and 11 years.
MAIN DUTIES:
~ To help supervise the pre-school and out of school groups in and out of the setting, ensuring that the safety and well being of the children is paramount.
~ To support the Manager in the day to day running of Alsager Hoppers, providing a safe and stimulating environment and a varied programme of play.
This will include;
o Treating all individuals associated with the group with respect, kindness and consideration.
o Making a commitment to equality and diversity; seeking out information to provide yourself with a full understanding of the concepts to enable you to uphold the group’s dedication to inclusivity.
o Providing all children with appropriate care for their age and level of development including helping with toileting, changing nappies and clothing.
o Teaching the children, offering a suitable level of supervision, support and stimulation.
o Assessing, evaluating and monitoring the children's progress and needs.
o Making spot, short and long observations, and being responsible for recording all information daily.
o Contributing to the planning; providing activity ideas, evaluations and next step plans within the requested time frame.
o Evaluating the effectiveness of the EYFS, policies and routines.
o Keeping all records up to date.
o Providing the Manager with all information passed from parents or other members of staff and reporting any concerns whilst preserving confidentiality.
o Keeping all information regarding the children, their parents, the staff and the group as a whole that is learned through the job, completely confidential.
o Adhering to the group’s policies and procedures at all times.
o Complying with and up keeping the standards of health, hygiene and safety as set out for the group.
o The preparation, provision and clearing away of daily activities including; baking, messy play, outdoor activities and all others as requested.
o The preparation, service, supervision and clearing away of all snacks breakfast, lunches and tea.
o Ensuring that all play areas, equipment and resources are checked before and after every use and are safe for the children to use.
o All cleaning duties as requested for example washing up, tidying, vacuuming, mopping, wet wiping, window cleaning and the cleaning of toilets and sinks.
o Supervising the children on all out of premise visits and ensuring their safety and well being.
o Attending all staff meetings, training sessions and additional training courses as requested.
o Have a full understanding of the EYFS and play work principles and implement them throughout your work.
o Be responsible for your own personal development; reflecting upon your attitude and practices, reading up on new legislations, requirements and best practices which have an effect on your own working.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or expectations.