Contract to start ASAP until 31-08-26 with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

To provide managerial cover in the absence of the Head / Deputy Head of Centre.

To take the lead role to ensure the effective operation of the day-care element of the Children's Centre, including the safeguarding and welfare requirements as outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

To assist the Head of Centre/Manager/Teacher in ensuring all staff members share responsibility for maintaining high standards of education and care in line with the EYFS and assist with staff training and development.

To implement the policies and procedures of the setting and Local Authority in line with Ofsted

and EYFS requirements.

To deputise for the Head of Centre/Manager as required.

Take responsibility for managing room leaders as directed by the Head of Centre/Manager.

To take responsibility for the extended day care in partnership with the Teacher.

In partnership with the Head of Centre and Teacher, prepare reports and reviews for children in need and attend related meetings when necessary.

As named SENCO ensure that children with special educational needs in collaboration with the Teacher, Room Leaders and Head of Centre have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring that appropriate individual educational plans are in place and advising and supporting other practitioners in the setting.

To liaise and work with other professionals such as Health Visitors, Educational Psychologists, Social Workers and Speech Therapists as appropriate.

Compile written records for an allocated group of children (SEN) by planning, observing, assessing and recording their progress, and planning for next steps, providing detailed feedback for IEP's, reviews and parents.

To provide cover across the nursery to maintain child/adult ratio's.

To be the first point of contact for nursery staff in relation to Safeguarding and Health & Safety.

In partnership with the centre teacher provide an inclusive programme of activities that will meet the educational and development needs of all the children attending the Centre, including

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