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DORKING NURSERY SCHOOL SURE START CHILDREN’S CENTRE Job profile |Job Title |Under 3s Assistant | |Job purpose |To support and assist the Under 3s leader in the organisation and smooth running of the group. | |Accountable to |Under 3s Leader | |Main duties |To work with the Under 3’s leader in the implementation of the aims and policies of the centre, | | |with particular regard for the Early years Foundation Stage, equal opportunities, SEN, racial | | |equality, disabled access, health and safety, behaviour and child protection | | |To assist Under 3s leader in planning, setting up and evaluating a stimulating, interesting and | | |challenging play environment for the children | | |With the Under 3s leader, to work in partnership with the parents/carers offering opportunities | | |for discussion and information exchange to support them with their parenting skills | | |To encourage the parents to work with their children through role modelling, observation and | | |discussion | | |To help ensure all under 3s resources are well maintained and stored and displayed effectively | | |To assist in monitoring health and safety issues and report any concerns to the Under 3s leader. | | |To participate in the ongoing cycle of support and appraisal for your own continuing professional| | |development | | |To be prepared to work flexibly when possible to ensure the smooth running of the Centre | | |To contribute to the life of the Centre as a whole, attending staff meetings and in-service | | |training when required | Person Specification |Essential |Desirable | |Good communicator with both adults and children |A child care/early years qualification e.g. NVQ 2/3 in child | | |care and education | |Interested in and enjoys working with young children. Ability |A knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation | |to be open with children and to have sympathy for what concerns|Stage | |them | | |Keen to develop their knowledge, understanding and practice |Experience of working with young children | |Good listening skills | | |Able to work as a part of a team e.g. supportive, patient and | | |adaptable | | |Reliable and professional in their approach with the ability to| | |maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace | | |Ability to understand, work and empathise with parents | | |Good literacy skills | | |Good sense of humour | |