POUND PARK NURSERY SCHOOL PERSON SPECIFICATION Post: EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER CRITERIA OR REQUIREMENTS METHOD OF ASSESSMENT AF= Application Form I = Interview SHORTLISTING CRITERIA (*) EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION A/I * A/I * Ability to work as a member of a team with good interpersonal skills. A/I * Able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of the EYFS framework. A/I * Experience of planning to meet the developmental needs of individual children. A/I * Good oral and written communication skills. A/I * Willingness to undertake relevant training. A/I * Ability to relate well to children and parents and maintain effective working relationships at all levels. A/I * Ability to be flexible to show initiative and develop new skills. A/I * An understanding and commitment to working in an urban, multicultural environment. A/I * Show an awareness of the importance of safeguarding policies and procedures and be confident in implementing said procedures. A/I * To understand and implement the School’s confidentiality policy. A/I * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the post with the support of aids adaptations if necessary. A/I * A commitment to implementing the school’s and council’s Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies. A/I * Good level of general education, including NVQ Level 3 in childcare. Experience of working with young children in a home, care of educational setting. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES