Vacancies

Early years support worker

Job Introduction

The Slade Nursery

Job Description and Person Specification – EYSW Grade 4

Job Purpose:

To respond to the individual needs of children
To participate in providing a stimulating and caring environment in which children’s developmental and welfare needs are met.
To provide good quality inclusive care, education and play opportunities for children Birth – 7 years, by supporting a team of childcare staff.
To contribute to the development of Integrated Centre as a pioneering model of good practice.

Key Tasks:

To promote the integrated nursery vision and values throughout the provision and practice.
To contribute to a programme of care, education and play opportunities within the Day Nursery environment for children 2- 4 years which fosters children’s growth, self-esteem and independence.
To be involved in the implementation of relevant whole Centre policies.
To work closely with the school team, and local schools to ensure consistency and continuity of care and education and play opportunities for the child
To observe and record individual children’s development.
To communicate effectively with parents and carers of the children in the Day Nursery.
To promote equality of opportunity and inclusive practice.
To attend team meetings as required.
To ensure at all times compliance with OFSTED Full Day Care Standards.
To be aware of child protection policy and procedures.
To respect the confidentially of information received.
To have a commitment to personal and professional development.
To prepare for and receive supervision.
To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Nursery School.

Education and Training

Essential

Good standard of basic written and spoken English

Desirable

Training courses in early years, eg. working with parents, behaviour management, first aid, ICT…

Recognised Level 2 qualification or above relevant to early years.

Relevant Experience

Essential

Direct experience of children aged birth to eight years
Ability to recognise and respond to children’s needs, interests and development
Supporting and extending children’s all round development through a stimulating and challenging environment both inside and out

Desirable

Working with children with additional educational needs

Knowledge/Aptitudes

Essential

Awareness of issues or regulations in early years services, eg. children’s rights or health, safety and hygiene regulations, safeguarding
Knowledge of child development
Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
Ability to form appropriate relationships and to communicate with adults and children
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to think about and talk about your work
Ongoing commitment to professional development, eg. through training days
Commitment to promoting the setting’s vision and values throughout your work
Commitment to equal opportunities and provision that responds to each individual child and family
Commitment to including children with differing needs in the setting
Commitment to working with parents

Desirable

To read current articles, books and websites about child development and early years practice

We plan to interview for this role the week beginning 13th October however if we have any suitable applicants we reserve the right to interview early.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.