Job Details
Key responsibilities
Under the overall direction and management of the Senior Early Childhood Practitioner, to implement high quality early years practice and provision through stay and play and other outreach services, including childminder stay and plays, across one locality to support all children to reach their full potential, particularly in the prime areas of learning and development
1. Contribute to the development and maintenance of developmentally appropriate, child-centred, play-based provision for young children which provides the nurturing environment needed to promote children’s emotional stability, independence, autonomy and creativity.
2. Foster positive relationships and close working links with the range of professionals throughout the early childhood structure in order to promote access to wider integrated services for all families and children and support a multi-disciplinary team around the child and family approach. This includes completing and using Early Help Assessments (EHA) and participating in Team around the Child (TAC) meetings where appropriate.
3. Develop and maintain a partnership with parents that value their contributions and involves them in their child’s education, including support for the home learning environment.
4. Providing each child with appropriate care throughout the child’s time in the outreach services, in partnership with their parent/carers:
• Develop a strong relationship with each child and parent.
• Help each child to become familiar with and confident in the setting.
• Build trusted relationships with parents, ensuring there are regular opportunities to share information on the child’s development at home and in the stay and plays.
• Support each child’s individual learning journey through on-going observation, assessment and planning in partnership with parents/carers and other colleagues.
5. Develop and maintain appropriate positive behaviour strategies with children.
6. Attend and participate in relevant CPD, share the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues in the setting and lead on further development in this area if required.
7. Uphold the principles of good practice in inclusion and equal opportunities in all aspects of the role, supporting early identification and intervention strategies at all times.
8. Maintain and contribute to the development and consistent use of systems for planning, observation, assessment and record-keeping
9. Contribute to the development of relevant policies and procedures.
10. Draw on the expertise of colleagues within the setting, and outside agencies to
meet the needs of individual children
11. Safeguard children through adherence with local and national safeguarding procedures and engagement with early identification and preventative services
12. Keep up to date with best early years practice, local and national policy
The postholder would be expected to:
• Use evaluative tools to improve practice and measure impact
• Report on the service provided analysing available data as appropriate
• Direct and support staff
• Maintain effective systems for the smooth running of the service
• Provide advice and disseminate good practice.
13.To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
14. Work during times that will promote direct work with families and the community.
Qualifications
1 Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent with Pass in English language
Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare/early years practice with suitable practice placements (e.g. NNEB Certificate, NVQ Level 3 – Childcare/Early Years Care, BTEC Nationals in Childhood Studies or equivalent )
Experience
2 Substantial post qualifying experience of working with children under 5 in an early years setting Application/Interview
Skills
3 Secure knowledge of early childhood development and the importance of early identification and intervention including the range of factors that can inhibit children’s learning and development
4 Knowledge and an understanding of the importance of the child’s well-being and ability to meet the physical and emotional needs of young children including those with additional social, emotional or special education needs
5 Understanding of the range of services available to children under 5 and their families.
6 Demonstrate a knowledge of current developments and issues in the education and care of young children, including those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged
7 Knowledge and an understanding of the importance of the child’s well-being and ability to meet the physical and emotional needs of young children including those with additional social,
8 Demonstrate the ability to promote and create a stimulating learning environment that promote all aspects of children’s learning and development, including for children with SEND, through a range of effective strategies
9 Demonstrate the ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and provide a safe learning environment and recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse
10 Knowledge of local services and ability to provide flexible and accessible community based services for children and families
11 Demonstrate the ability to effectively contribute and support staff with the observation, assessment, tracking and planning systems in place.
12 Demonstrate the ability to develop effective relationships with parent/carers and support them in promoting their children’s learning and development in the home.
13 Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with multi-agency staff and to work as part of a team contributing to policy development and evaluation where appropriate
14 Ability to work with other agencies, and contribute to assessments and the implementation of support plans including the integrated review, early help assessments and/or SEND short term plans.
15 To have relevant IT skills, be willing to develop these skills as necessary and be familiar with relevant software.
16 Demonstrate the ability to relate easily and communicate effectively with children aged birth to 5, listening and responding sensitively.
17 High level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
18 Demonstrate the ability to analyse data and identify future actions for development
If you are interested in this role please do reach out to me via email or telephone!
amberrayment@carringtonblakerecruitment.com
020 753 766 07