Job Description

To assist Childcare Practitioners in providing a safe, learning and stimulating environment for childrens growth and development in accordance with EYFS and OFSTED regulations. To act as a key person to named children carrying out observations/developmental reports. To establish positive relationships with parents/carers, children and staff
Main duties of the job
Creating a Safe and Stimulating Environment:
Ensure the childcare setting is secure and conducive to learning.
Implement activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
Key Person Responsibilities:
Act as a dedicated key person for specific children.
Conduct regular observations and compile developmental reports to track progress.
Building Positive Relationships:
Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, children, and staff.
Communicate effectively with parents/carers about their childs development and any concerns.
This role is all about making a positive impact on childrens lives and working closely with families and colleagues to support each childs unique journey.
About us
We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do.
Details
Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
15.77 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9290-25-1072
Job locations
The Bays
S Wharf Road
London
W2 1NY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Overview:As a Childcare Practitioner Assistant, your role is pivotal in creating a nurturing and educational environment for children. Your responsibilities include:
Supporting Childcare Practitioners:Assist in providing a safe, stimulating, and learning-rich environment for childrens growth, adhering to EYFS and OFSTED regulations.Ensure child protection policies and procedures are followed, escalating concerns to the nursery manager if needed.
Key Worker Responsibilities:With support, act as a key worker for designated children, meeting with parents and providing developmental reports on their progress.Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.Activity Planning:Assist in planning activities that offer high-quality care and education, considering each childs background and cultural needs.Contribute to creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Safeguarding and Child Protection:Actively promote and support the safeguarding of children, ensuring adherence to child protection policies at all times.Escalate any concerns to the nursery manager or designated safeguarding lead.
Accident Reporting:Record accidents in the accident book and ensure a member of the management team initials the report before it is given to the parent.
Food and Drink Supervision:Assist in serving and supervising childrens meals, paying attention to individual dietary and religious requirements.
This role is all about making a positive impact on childrens lives and working closely with families and colleagues to support each childs unique journey. Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Overview:As a Childcare Practitioner Assistant, your role is pivotal in creating a nurturing and educational environment for children. Your responsibilities include:
Supporting Childcare Practitioners:Assist in providing a safe, stimulating, and learning-rich environment for childrens growth, adhering to EYFS and OFSTED regulations.Ensure child protection policies and procedures are followed, escalating concerns to the nursery manager if needed.
Key Worker Responsibilities:With support, act as a key worker for designated children, meeting with parents and providing developmental reports on their progress.Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.Activity Planning:Assist in planning activities that offer high-quality care and education, considering each childs background and cultural needs.Contribute to creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Safeguarding and Child Protection:Actively promote and support the safeguarding of children, ensuring adherence to child protection policies at all times.Escalate any concerns to the nursery manager or designated safeguarding lead.
Accident Reporting:Record accidents in the accident book and ensure a member of the management team initials the report before it is given to the parent.
Food and Drink Supervision:Assist in serving and supervising childrens meals, paying attention to individual dietary and religious requirements.
This role is all about making a positive impact on childrens lives and working closely with families and colleagues to support each childs unique journey.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of EYFS & OFSTED regulations
• Ability to adapt to meet the needs of the service within a team environment

• Safeguarding regulations

• Experience of contributing to daily planning in a nursery setting

• Knowledge of childcare development and awareness of childrens needs
• Experience of undertaking observations

• Good standard of English and Maths (equivalent to Adult Basic Skills Literacy Level 2, Numeracy Level 1)
• A positive approach to completing relevant short courses and qualifications
• A basic understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace

• NVQ Level 2 or above
• Childcare qualification
• Basic first aid

• Knowledge of EYFS & OFSTED regulations
• Ability to adapt to meet the needs of the service within a team environment

• Safeguarding regulations

• Experience of contributing to daily planning in a nursery setting

• Knowledge of childcare development and awareness of childrens needs
• Experience of undertaking observations

• Good standard of English and Maths (equivalent to Adult Basic Skills Literacy Level 2, Numeracy Level 1)
• A positive approach to completing relevant short courses and qualifications
• A basic understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace

• NVQ Level 2 or above
• Childcare qualification
• Basic first aid