Ø To plan and organise activities that extend learning, actively promoting children’s participation.

Ø To produce accurate and effective observations so as to assess the children’s progress and the effectiveness of the learning environment.

Ø To work to support the development of the children within the Birth to Three Framework or the Foundation Stage Guidance.

Ø To manage the children’s behaviour and routines in line with the First Steps Bath policies and guidelines.

Ø To work within a key person system and to adhere to the community nursery guidelines on the role of the keyworker.

Ø To maintain objective, accurate and up to date records that identify the children’s individual needs, abilities and progress, and use these as a focus for future planning.

Ø To work in respectful partnership with parents, carers and other professionals at all times.

Ø To work within the community nursery’s First Steps Bath health and safety guidelines and undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the nursery.

Ø To work within the community nursery’s First Steps Bath child protection procedures, inclusion policy and confidentiality policy.

Ø To share tasks necessary as part of the general upkeep, tidiness and cleanliness of the community nursery environment and resources, and which contribute to the general well-being of the team.

Ø To participate in and contribute to regular staff meetings, appraisals and training including INSET days so as to improve skills and knowledge and develop a positive attitude that enhances practice.

Ø To maintain a high level of professionalism, both inside and outside the nursery.

Ø To undertake any other tasks, as requested by the management team, that are necessary for the smooth running of the nursery and the welfare of the children in its care