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Job description

Job Description The appointed person will work with the Programme Supervisor to deliver quality early year’s services that meet the needs of families, in the Abbey Sure Start area. The Developmental Programme Practitioner will support children in our developmental programme for 2 to 3 year olds. The programme has a focus on constructive play in group settings to enhance children’s social development, build on their communication and language skills and encourage their imagination through play. Key Tasks: 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 To prepare activities and ensure play area is clean and set up prior to session and tidied and cleaned at end.

Responsibilities

• To keep up to date with legislation and good practice in relation to Child Protection and to adhere to Abbey Sure Starts Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
• Respect confidentiality at all times and uphold the ethos and 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 in training opportunities and meetings as directed by line manager.
• To participate positively to the supervision and appraisal process.
• 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 ensure that Health and Safety Policies are implemented and adhered to at all times.
• To participate in team planning meetings.
• To ensure that the developmental needs of children are met.
• To fulfil the role of keyworker including recording observations.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF 3 in Childcare or equivalent A minimum of 12 months’ experience in an Early Years setting, preferably with children aged 0-4 A valid driver’s license and have access to a car
• A minimum of 12 months’ experience in an Early Years setting, preferably with children aged 0-4.
• A valid driver’s license and have access to a car.

Further Information

Please note that the Abbey Sure Start operates a No Smoking Policy and all employees must comply with this. Abbey Sure Start is an Equal Opportunities employer. It is expected that all employees adhere to Abbey Sure Start Equal Opportunities policy throughout the duration of your employment. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not meant to be definitive nor restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs. It should be noted therefore that duties, designation and location of the post might be subject to change in the future to meet the changing requirements of the service.