JOB DESCRIPTION - MIDDAY ASSISTANT

The Nursery Assistant is responsible to the Manager and Deputy Manager.

Duties will include:

Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Crossharbour Montessori Nursery and compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines ofOfsted, Montessori method and EYFS.
Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.

Working as part of a team

The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and
intellectual needs.

Working with the nursery Nurse on planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's
individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective
communication within the nursery.

Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial
origins, gender disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenge
situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.

Positive management of children's behaviour.

Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment.

Providing a good role model for Students and help new staff to fit into the nursery.

Keeping accident, incident and risk assessment records.

Supervision of meals and mealtimes and where appropriate preparation of babies bottles.

Laundry duties

Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager.

Participating in regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings.

Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager, Deputy
Manager and Room Leader.