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Job description

To assist the Playgroup Leader in providing safe, high quality education and care for children aged between 2 years and 10 months old and 4 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, inclusive play; support children’s development; act as keyworker; plan and deliver activities; maintain hygiene, safety and records; follow policies; work with parents; support team and continuous improvement.
• To fulfil legal and statutory requirements; to contribute to and implement playgroup policies.
• To act as a keyworker and carry out individual (child-centred) assessments, develop individual educational plans and ensure regular monitoring and review in keeping with the assessed individual needs.
• To support the Leader with the management role, identifying individual staff training needs, and assist in the identification of service development needs.
• To promote Dromore Community Playgroup in the wider community participating in the development of its services.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 3 qualification in CCLD or equivalent (or willingness to work towards this qualification).

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in an early years setting is preferred but not essential.