Early Years Practitioner (EYP)

1.Childcare and Education

• Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.

• Observe, support and extend children's learning.

• Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Montessori curriculum for guidance.

• Maintain accurate and effective children’s records.

• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

• Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.

• Work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve quality of childcare and education.

• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow Child Protection Procedures.

• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.

• Work with area SENCOs, EYFS advisors, health professionals and local Sure Start programmes as appropriate.

• Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS or relevant statutory regulations for Scotland and Wales, relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004.

• Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, area SENCOs and other agencies that may visit the setting.

• Learn about current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.

• Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.

2. Health and Safety

• Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.

• Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times

• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children.

• Operate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding and nappy changing area and food surface areas.

3 Operational

• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.

• Work with the manager and inspectors during inspections by regulatory bodies and to assist in the implementation of any recommendations.

4. Staff

• Work as a team with other staff members.

• Support and mentor students.

• Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals, supervisions etc.

5. Communication

• Develop and promote parental partnership and involvement.

6. General

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management.

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

• Ensure the company’s policies on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to.