Element 1.2 - Roles and responsibilities of general, specialist and supportive roles within the early years and education sector.

General roles, Specialist roles, Supportive roles,

What is an early years practitioner?

A level 2 qualified early years professional who are not counted in ratios

What is an early years educator?

A level 3 qualified early years professional who can be counted in ratios. They hold greater responsibilities for intervention and quality, and can be a key person

What is a room leader?

An experienced early years educator who is in charge for managing a ‘room’ of their setting. They’re responsible for managing budgets, ordering equipment and enforcing legislation.

What is a teaching assistant?

A teaching assistant will support the class teacher and work either 1-1 with a student or with a small group of children. They will carry out the lessons in a differentiated way to meet the children’s needs

What is a teacher/lecturer?

They teach classes, plan lessons and work in a team. A teacher typically works in school environments with a QTS. A lecturer works in a further/higher education setting such as a college or university.

What is a head teacher?

Responsible for the day to day running of the school, they may liaise with the governing body, follow disciplinary actions, staff recruitment and engage with staff/pupils/parents

What roles are classed as specialist roles?

SENDCo, DSL, PANCo, MHFA

Definition of SENDCo is..

Special educational needs and disabilities coordinator

What does a SENDCo do?

liaising with parents, carers and professionals, organising interventions, support and refferals for children with SEND needs

Definition of a DSL is…

A designated safeguarding lead

What does a DSL do?

They help to safeguard children and young people, recognise signs and symptoms of distress, advise staff and record and report issues

Definition of a PANCo is…

Phyisical activity and nutrition coordinator

What does a PANCo do?

A level 4 specialist who liaises with and advises families and staff to improve children’s physical activity and nutrition

Definition of a MHFA is…

Mental health first aider

What does a MHFA do?