Dorset childcare jobs

Main duties and responsibilities:
● To provide and maintain a high-quality service to children and their families working as part of a staff team to meet children’s individual needs.

Children and Families:
● To develop and maintain positive relationships with children and families.
● To assist with the planning and delivery of a wide range of activities to meet children’s needs.
● To work within the EYFS and promote high standards of care for the children.
● To assume responsibility for key children and ensure their developmental needs are met.
● To maintain a child­centred environment by reviewing displays, resources and room layout with the team.
● To use observation and reflective practice to contribute to planning and evaluation in the setting.
● To maintain children’s safety and wellbeing at all times during attendance at the setting and on trips.
● To take any action required to ensure the safety and welfare of children and to report any concern immediately to the Manager.
● To ensure good communication between staff and parent’s/carers.
● Is aware of and implements strategies to safeguard all children in their care.

Staff:
● To work as a positive role model and member of the staff team.
● To attend staff meetings, supervision and appraisals and relevant identified training.

General:
● To work within policies and procedures at all times and support staff to adhere to them.
● To keep records as required.
● To contribute to any quality assurance programmes.
● To maintain positive working relationships with relevant external professionals.
● To support and develop an environment which is inclusive for all.
● To engage in reflective practice and implement new effective strategies for teaching and learning.
● To represent the setting professionally at all times, maintaining the settings integrity and being open to both giving and receiving feedback.
● To undertake any other duties as reasonably directed by the Manager.;