Reports to: Manager / Deputy
Responsible for: The care and education of children in the setting and the wellbeing of staff
Role Summary
The Level 3 Early Years Practitioner works closely with the Management Team to provide high-quality care, learning, and development opportunities for all children. The role is responsible for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children, and adhering to Dolly’s Daycare policies and procedures. The practitioner will promote positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues while supporting effective teamwork and communication within the setting.
Candidate Requirements
Working with children and families:
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Professional approach
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Proactive in Safeguarding
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Confidential approach
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Motivated and enthusiastic
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Experience of working as a key person
Professional skills:
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Effective communication
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Excellent time management
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Extremely reliable and trustworthy
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Previous experience of working in a childcare setting
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Knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
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Experience of meeting the learning and development requirements of the EYFS
Qualifications and Certificates:
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Relevant Qualification specific to the job title (checked against the UK Government Qualification Checker)
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Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Certificate
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Safeguarding and welfare:
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Safeguard children to follow Dolly’s Daycare and Local Authority child protection procedures.
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Adhere to Health and Safety standards to ensure the setting promotes a safe and secure ethos.
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Notify the management team of any concerns regarding Health and Safety within the setting.
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Ensure the safety of children within the setting by following setting Risk Assessments.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment:
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Support the Management Team to deliver the Aspire Approach to the EYFS, to ensure quality curriculum delivery for all children.
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Work with colleagues to enable children to make rapid progress and be ready for their next stage in life.
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Liaise closely with families using the key person approach, informing them of their children’s learning and progress and encouraging them to become involved in their learning.
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Work with colleagues and outside agencies to support and identify children with special educational needs and disabilities by following the graduated approach.
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Deliver the key person approach in the setting by acting as the main contact for the family and supporting the child’s individual learning, development, and attachment needs.
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Promote positive values, attributes, and behaviour, dealing promptly with incidents in line with established policies.
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Respond to each child’s individual care and attention, providing high-level care and supervision that enhances their general health and wellbeing.
Performance:
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Participate in Performance Management processes including induction, supervision, team meetings, probation, and performance-based objectives.
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Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment on a day-to-day basis.
Business Support:
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Follow Management team guidance to ensure the smooth operation of the business.
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Complete relevant administrative tasks on a day-to-day basis and report these to the Management Team.
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Share responsibility with colleagues to care for and maintain resources and equipment within the setting.
Continuous Professional Development
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Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development.
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Undertake regulatory training necessary for your role to abide by the terms of your employment contract.
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Reflect on the impact training and development has on your practice.