Main Areas of Responsibility

JOB DESCRIPTION

BUSINESS UNIT:
JOB TITLE: / Learning SupportAssistant
GRADE: / Grade 1 SCP9– 10
PAYRANGE: / £14,975-£15,238 pro rata
POST NO:
LOCATION:
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB: / To ensure that children are safe, healthy and have opportunities for learning and developing within an inclusive nursery setting in accordance with EYFS.
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: / Nursery Manager
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE
FOR: / N/A
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE / Enhanced

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

1.To support the nursery management in the delivery of a high quality service to children from birth to five and their families.

2.To have an awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements and practice guidance.

3.To plan, prepare, implement and evaluate nursery activities with the support of qualified staff using the Early Years Foundation Stage.

4.To comply with OFSTED Daycare Standards and support the nursery team to be fully inclusive of children with SEND.

5.To assist in the preparation of nursery activities with the support of qualified staff using the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile as guidance.

6.Update children’s profiles in line with EYFS guidelines under the supervision of qualified staff

7.To undertake a Key Person Role with a small group of children, monitored by the nursery manager

8.To comply with all record keeping systems and nursery policies and procedures.

9.To participate in PDR / Supervision and staff development as required by the Management Team.

10.Encourage parents to become actively involved in all aspects of nursery life and ensure that they are signposted to services to improve life chances.

11.To be aware the Equal Opportunities Policy of the Children’s Centre and nursery and adhere to the policy at all times.

12.To operate within the procedures for keeping children safe.

13.To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings and training sessions to be held evenings and weekends.

14.To operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of the nursery, children, parents and other staff members.

15.To carry out, as necessary, any other duty deemed to commensurate with the grade and status of the post and skills and experience of the post holder.

It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the City Council and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the City Council’s safety plan.

This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive. It is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility.

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