The person specification describes the characteristics (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) that are needed to carry out the duties in the job description, and will be used as the basis for short-listing and interview. Essential Desirable Education & Level 4 with qualifications Early Years Professional Status Experience, At least three years experience of working Understanding Knowledge & with children in the 0-5 age range and their of the Reggio Abilities families. Approach i.e. a respectful Knowledge of the emotional, physical, image of psychological and educational children as development of children, in order to provide competent an environment in which the child’s full and potential can be developed, and in which capable parents/carers can be supported in their the child’s relationship with their children. role in constructing Knowledge of the particular requirements of knowledge children with special needs in terms of their through support, development and care planning. exploration and Experience of working with parents and relationships carers from a range of cultural the backgrounds, encouraging full participation importance in their children’s play and learning of the opportunities environment as an Knowledge of the Code of Practice for educational Special Educational force Knowledge of Child Protection issues and policies and relevant Safeguarding Children Board procedures Skills Ability to communicate effectively both orally Communication and in writing, including the writing of reports and records Personal Qualities Ability to develop effective working Experience of working within a relationships with a variety of other developing Interpersonal skills professionals in order to provide the best project, with possible support for children and their families particular
The person specification describes the characteristics (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) that are needed to carry out the duties in the job description, and will be used as the basis for short-listing and interview. Essential Desirable Education & qualifications Level 4 with Early Years Professional Status Experience, Knowledge & Abilities At least three years experience of working with children in the 0-5 age range and their families. Knowledge of the emotional, physical, psychological and educational development of children, in order to provide an environment in which the child’s full potential can be developed, and in which parents/carers can be supported in their relationship with their children. Knowledge of the particular requirements of children with special needs in terms of their support, development and care planning. Experience of working with parents and carers from a range of cultural backgrounds, encouraging full participation in their children’s play and learning opportunities Knowledge of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Knowledge of Child Protection issues and policies and relevant Safeguarding Children Board procedures Understanding of the Reggio Approach i.e. a respectful image of children as competent and capable the child’s role in constructing knowledge through exploration and relationships the importance of the environment as an educational force Skills Communication Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the writing of reports and records Personal Qualities Interpersonal skills Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of other professionals in order to provide the best possible support for children and their families Experience of working within a developing project, with particular
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