KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs
- Make accurate and effective assessments which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child by supporting the delivery of the key person approach
- Ensuring an enabling environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children in both the indoor and outdoor area as a continuous provision
- Ensure Values are incorporated and demonstrated through Curriculum of Excellence / Pre Birth to Three.
- Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures
- Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered whilst also meeting the external legislation and guidelines from our governing bodies
- Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours
- Continually work in partnership with colleagues, parents and / or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children ensuring a diverse and inclusive approach is maintained at all times
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication at all levels
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions for continuous professional development
- Demonstrate the HEART principles in everyday working life
- Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation
- To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and the broader business
EXPERIENCE DESIRABLE :
Experience of working within an Early years settingExperience of working with children 0-5’s yearsKNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL :
Work experience within the Early Years sectorKNOWLEDGE DESIRABLE :
Curriculum of Excellence / Pre Birth to Three.Building the ambition ’and GIRFEC.Basic understanding of Safeguarding and Child ProtectionBasic understanding of wider legislative requirements for working with childrenSKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL) :
Strong communication skills both written and verbalAbility to be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing thingsSKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (DESIRABLE) :
Child ProtectionGenuine desire and passion for ongoing learning and developmentWe look forward to receiving your application!