Person Specification Early Years Educator
The specification outlines the knowledge, skills, training and experience required in order to carry out the role. The Nursery provides training to further support.
Attributes
Criteria
Rank
Essential E
Desirable D
How Identified
Interview Application
Form
Both
General and Special Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Children Act (2004) / Childcare Act (2006)
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- D
- E
- E
- E
- Interview
- Both
- Both
- Interview
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate well with adults and children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to write legibly
- Good presentation skills
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrate creative ability
- E
- E
- E
- D
- D
- E
- Interview
- Both
- Application Form
- Both
- Interview
- Interview
Any additional factors
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Awareness of Health and Safety and practical hygiene issues
- E
- E
- Interview
- Interview