Job Description

Little Robins Day Nursery are currently seeking enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated Level 3 only Childcare Practitioners to join our team located in Glenfield, Leicester and work in partnership with all the families in attendance of the setting.

The potential candidate must have a full & relevant Level 3 Early Years childcare qualification and be flexible on a shift pattern, 5 days a week (Monday-Friday), both full and part time positions available.

Responsible to: Nursery Manager/Team Leader/Senior Objective of the Role:
o Safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of all children within the nursery.
o Deliver high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care to all children.
o Support other team members across the nursery.
o Contribute to a team environment that enables all children to play, learn, and develop effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
o Adhere to the nursery's safeguarding procedures to ensure all children are safe and secure.
o Implement a tailored program of activities that meets the individual needs and interests of the children, in collaboration with other team members.
o Maintain and share records of key children's development and learning journeys with parents, carers, and other significant adults.
o Foster a positive team environment and support all staff.
o Communicate and cooperate with parents and other family members.
o Participate in activities outside of regular hours, such as training, staff meetings, parents' evenings, and fundraising events.
o Remain flexible within the nursery's working practices, assisting where needed, including with domestic tasks like preparing snacks, meals, and cleaning.
o Work alongside the Manager and staff team to achieve the nursery's vision.
o Understand and comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
o Accurately record accidents, ensuring reports are signed by the Duty Manager before being issued to parents.
o Be mindful of the nursery as a whole, considering where your skills can best be utilised and being constantly aware of the needs of all children.
o Ensure that children are collected by individuals pre-approved by the nursery and parents.
o Maintain the confidentiality of all information received.

Specific Childcare Tasks:
o Plan and execute activities tailored to each child's developmental stage and interests.
o Enhance your role within the team, particularly as a key person/worker.
o Ensure mealtimes are enjoyable and socially engaging.
o Attend to the washing and changing of children as needed.
o Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and cleanliness always.
o Promptly address the needs of unwell children and notify management.
o Develop and sustain effective communication and partnerships with parents/carers to support daily care and early learning. o Provide an inclusive, high-quality environment that caters to the needs of all children, regardless of disabilities, family backgrounds, or medical history.
o Be aware of the nursery's community profile and always uphold its standards, both during and after work hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,396.80 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person