To work effectively as part of the Foundation Stage team, providing a stimulating and caring environment for our Nursery children. To support team members to provide a high standard of care and education. To work within the requirements of the EYFS. This role could include working within the School’s After School provision and Holiday Club.
Embrace and personally demonstrate the school’s ethos, vision and values, expecting the same of all staff and pupils
To motivate, inspire, challenge and support staff and pupils, leading by example and setting high expectations
Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and positive relationships, evidencing this through clear, professional communication, valuing every member of the school community and the ability and willingness to work collaboratively
Show an enthusiastic and positive approach to putting into practice new initiatives, motivating and inspiring others to ‘have a go’ and be open to self and peer evaluation
Show resilience and support others during challenging and stressful situations, maintaining professional standards
Adhere to all Schools policies and procedures and to keep up to date with changes
Always consider Safeguarding and Health & Safety aspects within school and complete risk assessments when appropriate
Reflect professional standards in personal appearance, conduct within and out of school, reliability and punctuality
To prepare and participate in a range of activities linked to the EYFS framework that promote each child’s physical, intellectual and emotional needs to enable each child to reach their full potential.
To be involved in setting up the Foundation Stage rooms in the morning and tidying them up at the end of the day.
To implement activities which encourage linguistic and social interaction between the children and their carers.
To be a key worker for a group of children by observing, monitoring and recording each individual’s development.
To communicate with parents/carers about the day to day needs of the children by fostering parental involvement and encouraging positive parenting skills.
To promote the philosophy of ‘learning through play’.
To help children acquire self-help skills including dressing, feeding, toilet training and an awareness of personal hygiene.
To attend team meetings as appropriate.
To keep up to date with developments in childcare and education through regular training as appropriate.
To maintain records and documentation that comply with statutory requirements.
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