JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title : Early Years Practitioner / FOREST SCHOOLResponsible For : Setting Team MembersJob Purpose : Within the authority limits delegated by the Nursery, to foster the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of all children; to provide welcoming environment; to work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders; and to strive for excellence in implementing EYFS requirements.Safeguarding Requirement : The Nursery is committed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedure to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.Hours : 30 hours per week (term-time 38 weeks)Time and Day : Monday – Friday 9 : 00 am – 15 : 30 pm (with half an hour lunch break)The Nursery aims to provide a range of high quality, integrated early years services for children aged 2 - 4 years, which will foster and nurture the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of all children attending those services to enable them to reach their full potential. We will offer advice and information to parents to assist them in accessing services to support them as parents and carers, and provide services, which will help improve the overall prospects of local families with young children.This will be done within a child-centered ethos in partnership with parents / carers and other key partners, in particular Camden’s LSCB Integrated Early Years Service Board. Our services will operate within the guidelines of current legislation and recommended good practice pertinent to Early Years Service Providers and will aim to meet all aspects and requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.We aim to provide services, which will strongly contribute to the outcomes for young children and their families, with a particular focus on those in greatest need, by : 1. 1) Improving outcomes for young children and their families and reducing inequalities 2. 2) Assessing strengths and need across the local community. 3. 3) Providing access to high quality universal services 4. 4) Using evidence-based approaches to deliver targeted, family centred support 5. 5) Sharing expertise with other early learning settings to improve quality 6. 6) Respecting and engaging parents 7. 7) Strong and effective Partnership workingAs part of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework our services for children are underpinned by the overarching principles, which are :

• every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured;
• children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships;
• children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and / or carers; and
• children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates. The framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities.believes that every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high-quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.All staff working in our setting must aspire to work within these guiding principles and aims.General Duties and Responsibilities : 1. 1) To foster the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development to all children attending the Early Years services, including those who may have additional or Special Education Needs. 2. 2) To provide and develop a comfortable, safe, stimulating and welcoming environment which provides consideration of families ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and consideration for children’s gender and different abilities 3. 3) To work in partnership with parents & carers, individually and in groups, and demonstrate a welcoming and supportive attitude. 4. 4) To be aware of the need to provide specific support to families identified with complex needs 5. 5) To attend curricula planning and other EY service briefing meetings as requested. 6. 6) To keep up to date with current good practice and EYFS Framework requirementsby attending courses, training sessions, and workshops as required 1. 7) To work within the settings’ policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding Procedures, which include EYS Risk Assessment, Health & Safety, Fire and Emergency, and Child Protection procedures. 2. 8) To promote the Centre’s Equal Opportunities Policies 3. 9) To undertake other duties as required by the setting, within the scope of this post.10)To be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team working in partnership withcolleagues and offering support as necessary. 11)To observe confidentiality at all timesSpecific Responsibilities : 1) To perform the role of a key worker in the Early Years Childcare Services and ensure that the requirements of the EYFS framework are fully met and that children work towards achieving the Early Learning Goals to their maximum ability and potential by : 1.
• Implementing a high standard curricula offer which meets the prime and specific areas of learning
• Monitoring and recording children’s progress as they develop, carrying out appropriate observations and assessments and keeping children’s records up to date to the highest possible standards
• When appropriate, offering particular support to develop our response to younger children aged 2 years, particularly those within the 2 Yr Old Free entitlement 2. 2) To maintain good standards of hygiene, and comply with our Risk Assessment Procedures and report any health & safety hazards to the setting Manager 3. 3) To monitor the overall well-being of children within the EYFS framework 4. 4) To lead the room and be responsible for staff for that group; assign tasks and