Dorset childcare jobs

JOB PURPOSE: To help with the smooth running of the Port Regis Nursery and Pre-School, ensuring that the best possible environment and care are provided for the pupils.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Head of EYFS and Head of Pre-Prep

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These include, but are not limited to:
• Working with the Head of EYFS and Nursery Teacher to plan and co-ordinate the delivery of the Nursery and Pre-School curriculum in accordance with the guidelines laid down for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ensuring that the Nursery and Pre-School provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times
• Ensuring the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities both inside and outside.
• Planning, preparing and supervising learning experiences and activities, indoors and outdoors.
• Liaising with the SENDCo to identify children with special needs and working with outside agencies to support those children.
• Working with colleagues and other professionals to share good practice and knowledge.
• To attend weekly staff and planning meetings.
• Be a key worker to specific children within the EYFS setting.
• To monitor children’s progress and keep accurate records of children’s progress with reference to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
• Informing parents of their children’s experiences and progress through Tapestry, personal meetings and written reports. Liaising with parents as necessary.
• Deal with the administration of the Nursery and Pre-School as appropriate, in liaison with the Nursery Teacher, Head of EYFS and Head of Pre-Prep.
• Help supervise sessions taught by other staff eg gym or swimming.
• Support the organisation and running of Busy Bees (parent and toddler group) as required.
• Attend courses and in–service training to keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.
• Tidying and clearing up after activities.
• Displaying children’s work and creating stimulating displays.
• Help with the planning and delivering an assembly to the Pre-Prep at least once every term.
• Assisting where appropriate in the general running of the school.
• Administering first aid or comfort to children when necessary.
• Attending to personal care of children following school policy.
• Helping with end of term productions and concerts.
• Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.

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