Practitioner

St Michaels Preschool; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local preschool in Trowbridge seeks a dedicated key person to join their team. The role involves planning and delivering high-quality education and care for young children, ensuring their needs are met and safety is maintained. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development. Training will be provided to enhance personal growth in this rewarding teamwork environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with children and parents.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning curriculum based on EYFS.
• Act as a key person for a small group of children.
• Ensure children are kept safe and adequately supported.

Job description

Overview

To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the manager. To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.

Responsibilities

• To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance.
• To help to set up for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session.
• To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met.
• To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• To advise the Manager, or DSL/DDSL (as appropriate), of any concerns e.g. safeguarding, health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To take action to support the setting to achieve and maintain a minimum good Ofsted rating at the next inspection.
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
• To support meal times within the setting.
• To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
• To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.
• To be aware of and adhere to all the setting's operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting.
• To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.
• To promote the setting to current parents and potential customers.