Job Description

Life Bank Nursery Good in all areas Ofsted :

EY376559

Main Purpose of Post:

To ensure that children are safe, healthy and have opportunities to learn and develop within an inclusive nursery setting.

As a Nurture Practitioner you will be working in our Nurture Room at Life Bank Nursery. You will need to:

1. Model good practice in the offer of high-quality provision for children with SEND, ensuring EYFS and SEND Code of Practice requirements are met.

2. Comply with nursery policies and procedures for keeping children safe.

3. Work alongside the relevant designated person where a looked after child has SEND.

4. Communicate and develop strong working relationships with parents of children with SEND.

5. Work with the Nursery Manager to ensure that the setting meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) regarding reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.

6. Be responsible for a group of key children.

7. Ensure that records of children with SEND are kept up to date (EHCPs, Play Plans etc).

8. Teach either individuals or small groups of children within, or outside, the class supporting a graduated approach to providing SEND support.

9. Use specialist skills, such as Bucket Therapy, to engage children in developing social communication skills.

10. Deliver appropriate activities and adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of children.

11. Assist children with personal care/medical needs.

12. Have a commitment to continue to develop your CPD which may require training outside working hours.

13. Carry out, as necessary, any other duty deemed to be commensurate with the grade and status of the post and skills and experience of the post holder.

Skills and Qualifications

Level 3 or above in Childcare (Required)

Level 2 or above SENCO Award (Ideal)

Specialist training relating to children with SEND (Ideal)

Paediatric First Aid (Ideal)

This post is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and two suitable references. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly.

This job description is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake and represents a range of responsibilities commensurate with the grade for the post

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 24,180.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Free parking Gym membership On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Do you hold a level 3 or above in childcare? Do you hold a SENCO award?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person