Specific Roles:

Early years teacher: planning and delivering educational activities

·      Creating a safe engaging and inclusive environment for children

·      Manage and keep record of progress and development

·      Build a positive relationship with children and parents

·      Provide guidance and support depending on emotional and social growth and development

Teaching assistant: work alongside teachers to support implementation of lesson plans

·      One-to-one support for those with additional support

·      Maintain classroom order and organisation

·      Supervise free time and learning activities

·      Assist in keeping records and documentation

·      Support children and their social and emotional development

• can start with little or no experience, qualifications range from level 1-4 (HLTA available in some schools, have more responsibility)

Assessor: Evaluating children’s progress and development through various assessment methods

·      Conducting assessments to monitor progress

·      Identifying areas of support

·      Documenting and maintain records of assessment

·      Collaborations with teachers and parents to discuss assessment results

·      Recommend interventions of adjustment to meet individual needs

·      Ensure assessments align with curriculum standards

Mentor or coach: provide guidance and support to early years practitioners to enhance their teaching skills

·      Offer constructive feedback and strategies for improvement

·      Assisting in professional development and skills enhancement

·      Promoting in reflective teaching and continuous improvement

·      Collaborate with educators to enhance teaching practices

·      Ensure alignment with best practices and pedagogical approaches

·      Support new educators in transition into early years field

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Early years practitioners: work directly with young children and assist in care and development

·       Implement daily routines such as meals, naps, playtime

·       Facilitating age-appropriate activities and learning experiences

·       Observing and mentoring children’s behaviour and progress

·       Providing emotional support and guidance

·       Communicating with parents and caregivers about a child’s development and progress

·       Ensure safety and hygiene in childcare settings  

• no previous experience or qualifications needed, job as volunteer is needed to complete course

early years educator: similar to EYP but have extra responsibilities

·       may have managerial or other leadership roles.

·       key person

·       observing and planning next steps for learning

·       meeting requirements of EYFS statutory framework

• no previous experience required but level 2 maths and English is required.

·      Lecturers: higher education institution to educate and prepare future early years professionals Delivering lectures and educational content related to early childhood education

·      Conducting research in the field of early years education

·      Mentoring and advising students pursuing early childhood education degrees

·      Staying current with educational trends and best practices

·      Contributing to the professional’s development of future educators

• industry and workplace experience, and teaching qualification

head teacher: responsible for day to day running of the school

·       managing staff, including recruitment, meetings, training and disciplinary procedures

·       working closely with the governing body and in partnership with parents

·       monitoring teaching and learning

• experience in teaching and often spent time in aa senior leadership role within a school