EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR– KEY WORKER

Job Description:

EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR– KEY WORKER

The Key Worker is responsible to the Manager, Deputy Manager and Room Leader.

Duties will include:

· Adhering to the Policies and Procedures of Peter Pan Pre-School & Nursery and being vigilant to safeguarding issues and acting on them immediately by reporting any concerns to the DSL. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

· Working as part of a team

· Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.

· Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background, in particular challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.

· Keeping up to date development records and observations

· Positive management of children’s behaviour

· Preparation, care and cleanliness of the classrooms and equipment.

· Providing good role model for Students, Bank Staff and Volunteers and helping new staff to fit into the nursery

· Recording and monitoring accident, incidents and risk assessments

· Supervision of meals and mealtimes, where appropriate, preparation of babies’ bottles

· Laundry duties

· Completion of training and training courses required for your CPD and arranged by the Manager appropriate to the needs of the setting and as part of the annual appraisal process.

· Attendance at staff meetings as arranged by the Manager

· Participating in regular parents’ meetings, publicity, open weekends and children’s outings

· Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Manager, Deputy Manager and Room Leader.