Playgroup Assistant
Pontnewydd Playgroup and Wrap Around -Assistant job description.
Job Title:Playgroup Assistant.
Responsible to:The Person in Charge of the playgroup.
Responsible for:All children attending the group.
Purpose of job:To assist the Person in Charge with the playgroup sessions to ensure safe, stimulating play, to provide for the needs of ALL children.
Main Duties:
1. Support the Person in Charge to provide safe, stimulating group play to meet the social, linguistic, creative, physical, imaginative and emotional needs of each child.
2. Help prepare, plan, provide and take part in all the groups activities. Also to clear away afterwards
3. Listen to, encourage, enable, stimulate and ensure the safe keeping of the children.
4. Attend staff meetings and help prepare and implement a curriculum for the group.
5. Encourage parental involvement.
6. Attend relevant meetings and courses as requested by the Person in Charge.
7. Advise the Person in Charge of any matter requiring attention such as concerns about a child, or equipment needing repair or replacement.
8. Keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is learnt as part of the job.
9. Assist with regular observations of children and activities.
10. Adhere to and help to implement the group’s equal opportunities policy.
11. Ensure the children are supervised at all times.
12. Work to the WAG guidance for Flying Start.
Previous knowledge.
- Development of under fives.
- Working in an Early years setting.
Qualifications
- CCLD level 3 (or equivalent).
- First aid, food hygiene and safeguarding courses.
Skills.
- Be able to communicate and maintain friendly relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Be able to work on own initiative and to work within a team.
- Be prepared to seek guidance when necessary.
Please note that the list above in not exhaustive!
8.45 to 3.15 daily
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Playgroup Assistant in Cwmbran employer: EARLY YEARS WALES 2018
Benllech Preschool is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff within a supportive community environment. With a focus on high standards of care and education, employees benefit from collaborative teamwork, opportunities for professional development, and a nurturing atmosphere that values inclusivity and innovation. Located in a vibrant community, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
