Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Function of the post: Under the direction of the Nursery Manager to assist in providing a high standard of childcare for children aged between 6 months and 5 years within a stimulating, friendly and positive environment that is physically and emotionally secure. Children’s welfare must be of paramount importance together with the commitment to deliver the highest quality education and care. Principal Accountabilities Be part of a childcare team with specific responsibilities relating to the children attending the Nursery. Maintain at all times a high standard of professional conduct and a child-centred approach to the care provided in accordance with national and Nursery policies/procedures, current legislation, the curriculum, registration requirements and other guidelines issued by Portsmouth City Council and Ofsted. Work with all staff on the day to day running of the nursery. Act as a role model to staff and children. Working 1:1 with children with special educational needs as required. Assist with the implementation of a range of activities to ensure that the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of each child are properly met. Prepare materials and equipment at the start of each session and clearing away at the end. All toys, equipment, rooms and play areas must be kept safe and hygienic at all times and as clean and tidy as is practicable. This will involve damp dusting, minor cleaning and mopping up of spillages etc. but will exclude major cleaning. Ensure that toys and equipment are properly used, withdrawing immediately or rendering harmless any potentially dangerous items and arranging repair or proper disposal thereafter. Also reporting immediately to the School Office any repair or maintenance work required to the fabric of the building. Ensure that all appropriate staff are kept informed of the physical and emotional security of the children and that anything about a child that gives cause for concern is reported to the Manager immediately and acted upon accordingly. To develop and maintain good relationships with parents and provide them with positive feedback on their child’s day. Administer first aid when appropriate. Have regard to health and hygiene in the preparation and handling of food. Supervise the children at meal times and feeding as necessary. Attend to the physical needs of the children, generally fostering their development, independence and self-reliance, liaising with the children’s parents/guardians at all times to help achieve this. Adopt a flexible and teamwork approach to work at all times including providing the necessary cover for other staff in emergency situations etc. as directed by, and within the limits of registration requirements. Attend staff meetings as required and be willing to undertake appropriate training. Support the Nursery in positively marketing the services. Follow all school policies with specific reference to the Behaviour, Child Protection, Health and Safety and Learning and Teaching policies Be responsible for your own health, safety and welfare as well as the users of the Nursery in both normal and emergency situations in accordance with Nursery guidelines. Also being fully conversant with fire drills and other emergency procedures and taking responsibility for the children under your care. TPBN1_UKTJ