JOB OVERVIEW

Responsibilities:
– motivate and stimulate a child’s learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience
– provide pastoral care and support to children within a secure learning environment
– assist with the development of a child’s personal, social, language and physical coordination abilities
– develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources
– encourage mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play
– help children develop curiosity and knowledge
– work with others, including teaching assistants and nursery nurses as well as volunteer helpers, to plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors
– share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with parents
– observe, assess and record each child’s progress
– ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the setting
– attend staff meetings and staff training days
– keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.