MAIN DUTIES
· To work alongside the Manager, Deputy and the staff team with a positive manner to uphold the ethos and values of the Preschool.
To take a lead role in supporting the Preschool (Manager and Deputy) and in their absence with delivering high quality provision and care for young children and staff.
· To develop the planning and seasonal curriculum plans to ensure that the individual needs of the children are identified and met using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance.
· To contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment, especially within base room.
· To support your team in the smooth running of the Preschool and to help set up and tidy away daily activities.
· To be pro-active in looking for opportunities to improve your room.
· To act as key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met.
· To keep an up-to-date and relevant record of key children's development in the form of observations, development records, age refinements, etc.
· To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members ensuring the equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all.
· To advise the Manager of any concerns e.g., health, safeguarding and well-being of children, parents/carers or the safety of equipment.
· To provide for children's basic needs in terms of changing, washing and toilet training.
· To always supervise and support children.
· To be vigilant of health and safety issues, conducting risk assessments as necessary and reporting any issues to the Preschool Manager.
· To work alongside parents of children with additional needs to provide full inclusion in the Preschool.
· To follow the setting's whistle blowing and safeguarding policy.
· To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
· To ensure we offer all children equal opportunities, with regards to religious persuasion, ethnic origins, gender, disabilities and cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
· To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
· To support mealtimes within the setting and assist with preparation where necessary.
· To assist with domestic tasks within the Preschool ensuring the equipment, toys and premises are kept clean and tidy.
· To actively participate at staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals.
· To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.
· To ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained.
· To be aware of and adhere to all the setting's operational policies, procedures and risk assessments.
· To ensure the setting's paperwork is completed accurately.
· To promote the setting to current parents/carers and potential customers.
· To work effectively as part of a team and undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the Manager or Senior staff.
· To always model best practice, lead, guide and support preschool room staff.
· To be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Work Location: In person