Relief Support Assistant

3 weeks ago

Kirkton of Durris, United Kingdom Drumoak and Durris Playgroup Full time

Relief Support Assistant (Term time) as and when required to cover staff absence and holidays.

This position is perfect for parents seeking work within school/nursery hours.

The sessions we run are parent & toddlers session, Tuesday and Thursday 09:00/09:30-12:00 and creche sessions per week, Wednesday and Friday 09:00/09:30-12:00.

Main purposes of job

1. To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, and social care for children at playgroup.

2. To safeguard the wellbeing of all children within our care.

3. To support parents and provide a welcoming atmosphere.

The play assistant should:

- Welcome all children/parents/carers on arrival at any playgroup session.
- Develop a stable, friendly, and trusting relationship with the children.
- In conjunction with the play leader plan a programme which supports and guides children’s all-round learning and development.
- Plan and organise sessions in collaboration with the Play Leader.
- Ensure all aspects of planning promote equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
- Review and evaluate all aspects of the curriculum.
- Set up and clear away the equipment.
- Make snack, set tables and ensure that all children wash their hands.
- Recording accidents in the accident book.
- Ensure child is collected by someone known to the setting.
- To respect the confidentiality of information received.
- Developing and Support activities to suit the child's stage of development.
- To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children.
- Take children to the toilet when attending crèche.
- To be aware of all policies and procedures.

Working Relationships with Adults

The play assistant should:

- Ensure new parents/carers and their children are introduced to others.
- Ensure all parents/carers new to the playgroup session feel welcome and understand the session structure.
- Welcome new parents/carers and encourage them to stay with their children until they have settled at crèche.
- Encourage parents/carers to become involved in the play activities and play experiences.
- Work in partnership with parents / carers concerning their child; involve them in record keeping, and when seeking information about their child’s progress.
- Work with other Playgroup staff to develop play activity plans.

Safety and Hygiene

The play assistant should:

- Take a register of children at the beginning of each session.
- Be responsible for the safety of the children during the play session and ensure that adequate precautions are taken to safe guard children and minimise risks.
- Maintain a standard of tidiness and cleanliness in the interest of hygiene.
- Report breakages and unsafe equipment to the committee.
- Ensure that no physical punishment, such as smacking is allowed in the playroom.
- To be flexible within working practices of the setting.
- Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
- Ensure that any accident to adults or children is recorded in the accident book.
- Ensure that every child is collected by their parent or someone authorised by their parent following crèche sessions.
- Ensure a fire drill is practised termly and fire doors are kept clear of obstructions.

Reporting to

The Play Leader, Staff Manager and Chairperson

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £11.40-£12.05 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 12 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/05/2024
Reference ID: Playassist
Expected start date: 28/05/2024

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