Childcare Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Job Purpose: To work under the direct instruction of the Leader, in our Powerhouse playgroup Flying Start funded nursery based in Llanederyn. To support access to learning for children and provide general support to the manager in the management of children, the learning environment including preparation, and routine maintenance of resources/equipment.
We are looking for committed, highly engaged practitioner to join our existing team in our nursery in Llanederyn, Cardiff.
Salary is is dependent on age, plus holiday pay. Hours are 8.45am - 3.45pm, over 39 weeks of the year. (Term time only).
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN
- Attend to the children’s personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and first aid and welfare matters
- Supervise and support children ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Establish good relationships with children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children
- Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities led by the leader.
- Encourage children to act independently as appropriate
2. SUPPORT FOR THE MANAGER
- Prepare the nursery as directed for activities and clear afterwards and assist with the display of children’s work.
- Be aware of child problems/progress/achievements and report to the manager as agreed
- Undertake child record keeping as requested
- Support the manager in managing child behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
- Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
- Provide clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
3. SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
- Support children to engage meaningfully in play activities
- Support children developing basic skills and independence
- Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the manager and assist the children in their use
4. SUPPORT FOR THE SETTING
- Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- Contribute to an overall vision and aims of the school
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Attend relevant meetings as required
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Accompany staff and children on visits, trips and out of the setting activities as required
5. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in policies and procedures
6. To comply with all health and safety legislation and policies as appropriate.(N.B. The exact responsibilities will depend on the post)
7. As a term of employment to carry out any other reasonable duties/or times of work as may be reasonably required of you in accordance with the position and general level of responsibility within the organisation.
Contract length
Uniform provided
Training
PPE provided
**Job Types**: Full-time
**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
**Salary**: depending on age per hour
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
**Salary**: £10.42-£10.55 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: StF1
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