PLAYWORKER - JobDescription
To assist the other staff and support children throughout the nursery day. To encourage the development of positive behaviour amongst children, organise and lead play based learning experiences. Support children in being independent learners to include the development of self help skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Contribute to the development of a positive approach during the nursery day
2.Prepare games, activities and play based learning experiences for children, in
conjunction with other staff both outside and inside
3.Lead activities and participate in learning with children
4.Organise and maintain play equipment, ensuring its safe and tidy storage
5.Support other staff in delivering learning activities inside and outside
6.Assist children before, during and after mealtimes, to include help with
toileting and with eating meals
7.Liaise with parents to support transitions times
8.Attend staff meetings and staff development days when appropriate
9.Maintain children’s records where necessary
10.Establish and maintain relationships with other nursery staff and with parents
11.Participate in the nursery scheme of appraisal and performance management
12.Encourage positive behaviour amongst children in line with the nursery’s
behaviour policy
13.Promote and safeguard the welfare of children
14.Ensure that all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety
15.Undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management.
16.Adhere to the policies and ethos of the nursery
17.Promote the agreed vision and aims of the nursery
18.Set an example of personal integrity and professionalism
19.Any other duties as commensurate with the grade in order to ensure the
smooth running of the nursery
Line Management - Responsibility To and For
1.Responsible to the Manager/Senior Nursery Officers of the Day Care
department, Headteacher and Governors
Job Title: / Playworker
Grade: / GR 1
No of Post: / 1
Method of Assessment (M.O.A.)
A.F. = Application Form; I = Interview; T = Test or Exercise;P = Presentation
CRITERIA / ESSENTIAL / M.O.A.EXPERIENCE
(Relevant work and other experience) / Experience of working with young children under the age of 5
Experience of working as part of a team / AF/I
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(Eg Written communication skills, dealing with the public) / Be flexible and an adaptable person with a pleasant manner and a willingness to work for the aims of the school
Communicate positively and effectively to children and listen to them
Communicate with parents and staff effectively
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Actively contribute to a happy, safe and supportive play environment
Able to work within a team effectively / AF/I
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TRAINING / Be willing to train and continue own learning and assist others in their duties / AF/I
EDUCATION/
QUALIFICATIONS
NB Full regard must be paid to overseas qualifications / A good standard of education / AF
OTHER / A flexible and positive attitude
Patient
Enjoy working with children
CONTRA INDICATIONS