Job Description
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Responsible to - Headteacher and Mid Day Supervisor
Responsible for - Planning and Organisation of Lunch Time sessions, Monday-Friday 11.45-12.45
including outside activities
- Setting up and clearing away room and garden
- Care and supervision of all children in the lunch group including some children with special educational needs
- Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, staff, students and visitors
- Liaison with Headteacher, Office Staff and other members of the nursery
- Liaison with parents
- Maintaining Health and Safety Procedures within the school
- Lifting and moving (light) equipment in the nursery and garden
The above duties may vary to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable discretion of the Headteacher following discussion with the postholder.
Person Specification
Essential
Good Health
Enjoyment of working with young children
Patience
Sense of humour
Reliability
Commitment
Ability to work as a member of a team
Flexibility
Ability to be tactful
Experience and knowledge of working with young children
Confidentiality
Desirable
First Aid Qualification
Early Years Training
We can offer you:
• A friendly, supportive and happy work environment
• Innovative and involved staff and children
• An inclusive, caring ethos, that focuses on the child at the heart of the learning
• Wonderful learning spaces both inside and out
• Supportive and engaging families
• A supportive and engaging governing body
• A continued drive towards excellence
• Continued professional development in a community of skilled practitioners
At Woodcroft we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer
Information about the School
Woodcroft Nursery School is a maintained nursery school providing funded educational services for 2-5 year olds. Our dedicated and experienced team comprises of qualified teachers, nursery nurses and nursery practitioners. We have extensive indoor and outdoor facilities including Forest School. We offer a range of extended services including breakfast and after school clubs.