{"id":1024,"date":"2015-09-02T10:09:05","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T09:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/?page_id=1024"},"modified":"2024-01-29T13:04:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T13:04:55","slug":"job-description-matrix","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/early-years-and-childcare-in-schools\/job-descriptions-for-early-years-and-childcare-workers-in-schools\/job-description-matrix\/","title":{"rendered":"Job description matrix"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summary of common DCC early years and childcare related job descriptions – August 2015<\/p>\n

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Job Title<\/strong><\/th>\nJob No<\/strong><\/th>\nJE Grade<\/strong><\/th>\n\n

Role Outline<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Foundation Stage Worker <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

1755<\/td>\nB<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in maintained nurseries<\/strong>, governor-run pre-schools and reception classes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The post holder must possess a minimum of a level 2 qualification. The post holder could work under the supervision of a qualified teacher and alongside an Early Years Practitioner who possesses a minimum of a Level 3 qualification or under the Foundation Stage Supervisor or Nursery Manager.<\/p>\n

Job Purpose<\/u> including main duties and responsibilities<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Work under the guidance of the teaching and senior staff using experience and expertise in Early Years, Care and Learning, in an agreed system of supervision to:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Implement agreed practice with individuals and groups of children, inside and outside the nursery or foundation stage unit<\/li>\n
  • Work with the teacher and senior staff in the observation, assessment and planning cycle and to manage and prepare resources<\/li>\n
  • Engage with and support children\u2019s learning and generally support children with set activities, independent problem solving and creative play.<\/li>\n
  • Supervise children outside usual school hours, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Foundation Stage Practitioner<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

1295<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in both maintained nurseries<\/strong>, and governor-run pre-schools<\/strong><\/p>\n

The post holder must possess a minimum of a Level 3 qualification and will work under the supervision of a qualified teacher. Alternatively the post holder could work under the Foundation Stage Supervisor or Nursery Manager.<\/p>\n

Job purpose<\/u> including main duties and responsibilities<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To work under the guidance of the teaching and senior staff, within an agreed system of supervision, to:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Implement agreed range of activities with individuals\/groups of children, either within or outside of the nursery\/foundation stage unit<\/li>\n
  • Assist the teacher in the whole observation, assessment and planning cycle<\/li>\n
  • Management\/preparation of resources to support an enabling learning environment, both indoors and outdoors<\/li>\n
  • Supervise all children during the short term absence of teachers (i.e. cover supervision)<\/li>\n
  • Generally assist children in undertaking both adult directed and child initiated activities , interacting with them to support their learning and development<\/li>\n
  • Regularly contributing towards written observations of a child\u2019s progress, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foundation Stage Senior Practitioner<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nG2011<\/td>\nD<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in both maintained nurseries<\/strong>, and governor-run pre-schools<\/strong><\/p>\n

The post holder must possess a minimum of a Level 3 qualification and will work under the supervision of a qualified teacher. Alternatively they could work under a Foundation Stage Supervisor or Nursery Manager.<\/p>\n

Job purpose<\/u> including main duties and responsibilities<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To work under the supervision of the teacher to:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Agree and implement high quality practice and supervision of individuals and groups of children, inside and outside the nursery or foundation stage unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n
    • Manage under supervision of the teacher in the observation, assessment and planning cycle and to manage and prepare resources<\/li>\n
    • Supervise all children during planned absence of teacher.<\/li>\n
    • Engage with and support children\u2019s learning and generally support children with set activities, independent problem solving and creative play.<\/li>\n
    • Understand team roles and responsibilities and your own position in them.<\/li>\n
    • Accompany teaching staff and children on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group as agreed with the teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Foundation Stage Supervisor <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

G1622<\/td>\nE<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in both maintained nurseries<\/strong> and governor-run pre-schools<\/strong><\/p>\n

Designed for schools that wanted a higher level and more experienced member of support staff to work with the qualified teacher in nursery classes and foundation stage units<\/strong>. This worker can cover PPA time and manage other support staff.<\/p>\n

The post holder must have a minimum of a level 3 qualification and a higher level qualification in management or childcare related discipline (or be working towards this).<\/p>\n

The post holder will work under the qualified teacher or Nursery Manager.<\/p>\n

Job purpose including main duties and responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work under the guidance of the teaching and senior staff using experience and expertise in Early Years, Care and Learning in an agreed system of supervision to:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Work with teacher to agree and implement high quality practice and supervision of individuals and groups of children, inside and outside the nursery or foundation stage unit<\/li>\n
  • Work with the teacher in the observation, assessment and planning cycle and to manage and prepare resources<\/li>\n
  • Supervise all children during planned absence of teachers \u2013 for example during pre-planned activities to cover Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) and other planned absences<\/li>\n
  • Engage with and support children\u2019s learning and generally support children with set activities, independent problem solving and creative play<\/li>\n
  • Supervise children outside usual school hours, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required.<\/li>\n
  • To demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people and promote these values to all staff and volunteers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Play Assistant <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\u00a0G69<\/td>\n\u00a0A<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use across the school in maintained nurseries<\/strong>, governor run pre-schools<\/strong>, and reception classes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Job purpose including main duties and responsibilities:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • To assist in providing a caring and secure environment for children from 0-5 years old through individual and group activities<\/li>\n
  • To provide safe and creative play opportunities<\/li>\n
  • Contribute towards the personal care of all children<\/li>\n
  • Work as part of a team including contributing to activity planning, team discussions and children\u2019s development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Playworker below Reception <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

1235<\/td>\nB<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in governor run out of school settings including breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs<\/strong>, that take children who do not normally attend Reception class during the school day and are below Reception age<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Job purpose<\/u><\/strong> including main duties and responsibilities<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

    \n
  • To assist the Playleader in providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities<\/li>\n
  • To organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children<\/li>\n
  • Requires an understanding of the basic principles of playwork<\/li>\n
  • Requires a full and relevant level 2 qualification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playworker Reception and above<\/a> <\/strong><\/td>\n1235<\/td>\nB<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in governor run out of school settings including breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs<\/strong>, that take children who normally attend Reception class (or older)<\/strong> during the school day.<\/p>\n

Job purpose<\/u> including main duties and responsibilities:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • To assist the Playleader in providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities<\/li>\n
  • To organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children<\/li>\n
  • Requires an understanding of the basic principles of playwork<\/li>\n
  • Requires the ability to demonstrate competency at level 2 standard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Senior Playworker below Reception<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

1623<\/td>\nD<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in governor run out of school settings including breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs<\/strong>, that take children who do not normally attend Reception class during the school day and are below Reception age<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Job purpose<\/u><\/strong> including main duties and responsibilities<\/strong>: <\/u><\/p>\n

    \n
  • To take day-to-day responsibility for the running of the Out-of-school childcare provision<\/li>\n
  • Co-ordinating the provision of a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment<\/li>\n
  • Supervising staff and volunteers, including ensuring they are supported in order to offer the highest quality provision<\/li>\n
  • Requires previous experience in a playwork environment, working with school-aged children in a voluntary or paid capacity<\/li>\n
  • Requires a full and relevant level 3 qualification, or the ability to demonstrate competence at level 3 and a full and relevant level 2 qualification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Senior Playworker Reception and above<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n1623<\/td>\nD<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in governor run out of school settings including breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs<\/strong>, that take children who normally attend Reception class (or older)<\/strong> during the school day.<\/p>\n

Job purpose<\/u> including main duties and responsibilities: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • To take day-to-day responsibility for the running of the Out-of-school childcare provision<\/li>\n
  • Co-ordinating the provision of a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment<\/li>\n
  • Supervising staff and volunteers, including ensuring they are supported in order to offer the highest quality provision<\/li>\n
  • Requires previous experience in a playwork environment, working with school-aged children in a voluntary or paid capacity<\/li>\n
  • Requires the ability to demonstrate competency at a level 3 standard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manager Supervisor below Reception <\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n1234<\/td>\nE<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in governor run out of school settings including breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs<\/strong>, that take children who do not normally attend Reception class during the school day and are below Reception age<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Job purpose<\/u> including main duties and responsibilities: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • To take day-to-day responsibility for the running of the Out-of-school childcare provision<\/li>\n
  • Co-ordinating the provision of a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment<\/li>\n
  • Supervising staff and volunteers, including ensuring they are supported in order to offer the highest quality provision<\/li>\n
  • Undertaking the role of the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) for the Out of School Club setting in liaison with the DSO for the School<\/li>\n
  • Daily management of staff team, including managing rotas, and handling absences\/ holiday\/ sickness<\/li>\n
  • Requires previous experience in a playwork environment, working with school-aged children in a voluntary or paid capacity<\/li>\n
  • Requires a full and relevant level 3 qualification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manager Supervisor Reception and above <\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n1234<\/td>\nE<\/td>\n\n

Suitable for use in governor run out of school settings including breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs<\/strong>, that take children who normally attend Reception class (or older)<\/strong> during the school day.<\/p>\n

Job purpose<\/u> including main duties and responsibilities: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • To take day-to-day responsibility for the running of the Out-of-school childcare provision<\/li>\n
  • Co-ordinating the provision of a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment<\/li>\n
  • Supervising staff and volunteers, including ensuring they are supported in order to offer the highest quality provision<\/li>\n
  • Undertaking the role of the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) for the Out of School Club setting in liaison with the DSO for the School<\/li>\n
  • Daily management of staff team, including managing rotas, and handling absences\/ holiday\/ sickness<\/li>\n
  • Requires previous experience in a playwork environment, working with school-aged children in a voluntary or paid capacity<\/li>\n
  • Requires a full and relevant level 3 qualification or the ability to demonstrate competency at a level 3 standard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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