Job Description

To work within the guidelines of Playaway Day Nursery’s policies and procedures; have knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety Knowledge of the EYFS To contribute to a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area in conjunction with other staff To prepare and complete activities to suit each child’s stage of development To implement the Equality and Diversity Policy. To include having cultural awareness, encouraging diversity and celebrating festivals Enabling children to feel valued and treating each child as an individual To provide and sustain a stimulating, challenging, welcoming and safe environment You should be a good role model, have a warm, friendly and patient personality and be caring and sensitive to children’s needs To form a partnership with parents. Acknowledging and respecting the importance that parents/carers have in a child’s learning Parents must be involved in all aspects of their child’s education; all information must be shared, and lines of communication are always open To be professional. This means building trusting relationships with children, parents and staff You should demonstrate good listening skills, be open-minded and understanding. Above all, confidentiality is paramount To work as part of a team providing quality care and education. To be aware of your own skills and share knowledge with your colleagues Carry out your duties in line with the rest of the team and follow instructions from the Manager To attend staff meetings To promote the physical, social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, moral and cognitive development of each individual child To carry out the procedures for the daily routine. This includes demonstrating high levels of hygiene Cleaning food preparation areas, bottles, sinks, toilets, toys and equipment. Laundering flannels, towels, bed/cot sheets, painting overalls, bibs etc.

Training and Qualification

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Required Skills & Qualification

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 Grade or above) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 Grade or above) Essential

Apprenticeship Standard

Early years educator Level 3 (A level)

Employer

Playaway Nursery - Barking

Barking Learning Centre 2 Town Square Barking IG11 7NB

Provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED