About this role
Job Purpose
To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling, stimulating environment in which children can play and learn and meets the requirements of the Early Years Framework
Works directly with children under supervision and more independently supporting their learning and development through play and planned activities. more responsibility, including acting as a key person, leading activities, and contributing to planning and assessment. They work more independently and may supervise or train Level 2 staff
Main duties and responsibilities
Supporting the pupil:
Support children including those with SEN to engage in play and learning activitiesBuild strong relationships with parents in order to meet the needs of all children and provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in the setting.Enable children to make the transition from dependence to independence.Enable children to make choices, develop their own ideas and take responsibility for their own actions.Assist with observations and assessments of childrens’ development and contribute to any discussions about each child’s progress.Provide personal care (e.g., feeding, toileting, hygiene) in line with childrens’ needs and the schools policiesMaintain a safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor environment.Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals as required
LEVEL 3 additions
Be a key worker for a group of children, recording and observations, keeping up to date profiles of the children’s development and progress working in partnership with parents, schools, and other team members.
Support for the Curriculum
Participate in planning and delivering appropriate play and learning activities aligned with EFFS framework, adjusting activities according to pupil responsesPrepare, maintain and use equipment/resources to provide a safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor environment and required to meet activity learning objectives
LEVEL 3 additions
Lead on planning/delivering activities
Supporting the School:
Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures including relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate personBe aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop and prevent discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, gender, disability, sexuality and status.Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the schoolAppreciate and support the role of other professionalsAttend and participate in relevant meetings as requiredParticipate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
LEVEL 3 ADDITIONS
Provide appropriate guidance and supervision of other EYPs and assist in their training and development appropriate
Supporting the SEN:
To help and support the SENco in delivering a suitable programme of activities for the child’s individual development, both indoors and out.To assist in making resources to support activities that have been advised by the SENco/outside agenciesTo provide feedback about the child’s progress to the SENco, parents and outside agenciesTo report any problems about arrangements or incidents to the SENco or Supervisor