TUFFKID INTEGRATED NURSERY

JOB DESCRIPTION - NURSERY KEY WORKER

(To be considered in conjunction with Terms of Employment)

Responsible to:

Head of Nursery

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GENERAL

Kisharon Langdon is a dynamic organisation caring for over 120 learning disabled people in a
number  of  services.    These  include  the  integrated  Nursery,  Day  School,  College,  Business
Enterprise and Residential provision.  Whilst open to all Jewish people, we have an Orthodox
Jewish ethos and our philosophy mirrors the home life of our service users, many of whom
come from religious families.

The Staff of Tuffkid Nursery must reflect the KISHARON LANGDON POLICIES AND ETHOS.

Tuffkid will endeavour to offer the children a broad and balanced Jewish and secular Early
Year’s education, plus a full range of therapies as needed and various activities to enhance
the social and emotional growth and welfare of the children.

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CHILDREN

1)  To be prepared and willing to assist (under supervision) with any child in the nursery

class regardless of the severity of their disability.

2)  To act as key worker and focus on specific children’s needs, as required.
3)  To assist the Head of Nursery in all aspects of the work as required.
4)  To be fully aware of and to put into practice all health and safety and safeguarding

procedures.

5)  To follow any behaviour modification programmes.
6)  To have an understanding of child development.
7)  To be aware of child’s therapy and other needs from class file and to follow the Early

Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines.

8)  To carry out observations, assessments, learning stories and keep profiles up to date.
9)  To  carry  out  SEN  plans  and  the  relevant  paperwork  as  instructed  by  the  Head  of

Nursery.

10) To follow the Froebelian pedagogy of the Nursery.

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LIMMUDEI KODESH – JEWISH STUDIES

1)  To work with the Head of Nursery to teach the children Sedra (Bible stories) and help
them to produce art and craft work based on the Sedra and other Jewish Festivals.
2)  To ensure that the policies concerning the religious ethos of the nursery are upheld at

all times.

3)  Be able to teach or assist with teaching Davening/prayers and develop understanding

of Brachos/blessings.

D

CLASSROOMS

1)  To know and follow the policies on care of the classroom and to carry out the policy

in all details.

2)  To help prepare for each session and to clear away after the session.
3)  To ensure that the nursery is clean, tidy, clutter free, attractive, interesting and safe

for the children.

4)  To document and record all parts of the work for which you are responsible.
5)  To carry out risk assessments.

E

CONFIDENTIALITY

To be totally confidential as follows:

1)  To refuse to discuss nursery matters with parents out of the nursery.
2)  Not to work with our children on a private basis.
3)  To discourage evening telephone conversations with parents.
4)  To  refuse  to  discuss  the  children  with  anyone  not  involved  with  that  child

professionally.

5)  To immediately discuss with the Head of Nursery if the above details are difficult to

follow.

F

GENERAL

1)  To pay strict attention to the Tuffkid dress code and no smoking policy.
2)  To attend a weekly staff meeting on Tuesdays (8.35am or when necessary).
3)  To be punctual and arrive on time to prepare the nursery.
4)  To show understanding, respect and consideration to the children and to be a good

role model.

5)  To participate in relevant professional development.
6)  To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by Kisharon Langdon and the

Head of Nursery.

G

WORK HOURS

1)  Holiday entitlement as designated Nursery holidays.
2)  Hours of Working are: 5 days per week, term time only

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Willing to work towards NVQ3, EYTS, NNEB
or other relevant qualification

Experience of working with special needs
children

Knowledge, or commitment to learn, and
adherence to safeguarding procedures

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation
Stage (EYFS)
Ability to communicate effectively both
orally and in writing, with other staff,
parents and other professionals
Ability to be self motivated and use personal
initiative within a structured framework

Ability to work well under pressure

Strict adherence to our policy and legal
obligations regarding confidentiality
Support the Kisharon Langdon policies
uphold the religious ethos of the nursery at
all times.
Ability to deliver the Kodesh curriculum to
the children.

Ability to pay attention to details and record
children’s progress accurately

Ability to carefully maintain and keeping
nursery resources tidy

First Aid Training

Reliable

Punctual

Trustworthy

To have a good standard of spoken and
written English

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Essential  Desirable

How this will be
measured

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Application form
Qualification certificates

Application form
Interview

Training certificates
Interview

Application form
Interview

Application form
Interview

Application form
Interview

Application form
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Application form
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Application form
Interview

Application form
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Application form
Interview

Application form
Interview

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Qualification certificates

Application form
Interview

Application form
Interview

Application form
Interview

Interview
Written test

Understanding of Froebelian pedagogy

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Training to be provided

For the successful candidate, all of the above specifications will be measured during the probationary period
and on an ongoing basis through Kisharon Langdon’s supervision and appraisal procedures.

KISHARON LANGDON IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE
ADULTS AND EXPECTS ALL STAFF TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

This job description has been received and agreed by:

Name: …………………………………………………..

Signature: ……………………………………………..

Date: ……………………………………………………..

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