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Job description

The appointed person will work with the Crèche Manager to implement a service that meets the needs of families in the ABBEY Sure Start area. They will provide one to one support for children with additional needs within the creche environment.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to creating a safe and stimulating environment that provides a wide range of age appropriate activities to enable children to reach their full potential.
• To encourage parents to engage positively during play sessions.
• Keep up to date with legislation and good practice in relation to Child Protection and adhere to ABBEY Sure Starts Child Protection Policy and Procedures. Respect confidentiality at all times and uphold ethos, core values of ABBEY Sure Start.
• To show in all areas of work, a commitment to implementing ABBEY Sure Starts Equal Opportunity Policy.
• To participate positively to the supervision and appraisal process.
• To ensure that Health and Safety Policies are implemented and adhered to at all times.
• To prepare activities and ensure play area is clean and set up prior to session and tidied and cleaned at end.
• To participate in training opportunities and meetings as directed by line manager.
• To respond flexibly to the needs of the service and carry out any other duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Line Manager.
• To participate in team planning meetings.
• To ensure that the developmental needs of children are met.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF level 3 in Childcare.
• 12 months experience in an early year setting.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a car.
• Experience of working with children who have additional needs.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop.

Further Information

ABBEY Sure Start aims to provide a safe and stimulating environment for young children. Crèche facilities are offered at a number of different venues to enable parents to access programmes and to encourage parent child interaction.

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