Job Description

Early Years Practitioner

Are you passionate about delivering the best outcomes for children?

Do you want to work for a team where you can make a difference?

Do you want to feel valued and have that value recognised?

If so, we may be the nursery for you.

Job Overview

To provide the highest levels of care and education for all children attending the setting

Aims

Provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of all children

Adhere to all company policies and procedures at all times

Acquire and maintain positive working partnerships with staff, parents and carers

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation
Stage

Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children

Undertake the role of key person as described in the policy

Prepare and supervise activities

Supervise and support children at all times

Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors

Ensure that all children are kept safe

Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns

Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors

Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers

Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained

Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery

Work as part of a team to ensure the company's values are maintained

Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required

Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manage

The duties and responsibilities included in this job specification are not exhaustive or restrictive and can be reviewed at any time in the future, changes and other duties deemed relevant to this post may be added.

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Early Years Practitioner

Essential Desirable

Qualifications Qualifications

Minimum full and relevant Level 3 Early

Food and Hygiene Level 2

Years qualification

Prevent Duty

FGM

Safeguarding

Paediatric First Aid

SENDco

Self-Regulation

Skills/Competencies Skills/Competencies

Ability to communicate confidently with

General computer literacy adults and children

Good organisational Skills

Able to work well within a team

Ability to work well under pressure

Good verbal and written communication

Able to reflect and learn from personal skills actions and experience

Able to maintain confidentiality and

Evidence of ongoing personal know when to report issues of concern development to a senior team member

Able to work confidently with SEND

Generate creative ideas to inspire

Calm in all circumstances learning

Able to work on own initiative

Ability to write reports and keep clear

Knowledge of digital learning platforms; and accurate records i.e., FAMLY, Learning Book, Tapestry

Ability to write clear objective etc. observations

Working with outside agencies

Good planning and organising

Ability to comprehend and adhere to a strict set of policies and procedures

Work in partnership with parents

Effective time management

Knowledge Knowledge

Sound knowledge of the Early Years

Health and Safety awareness

Foundation Stage curriculum

Specific training in child protection

Able to ensure the safety and welfare of

Knowledge of the Special Educational children through a confident knowledge Needs Code of Practice and the required of Safeguarding processes and support systems put in place procedures

Able to participate in child observations and assessments with a strong understanding of child development

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Early Years Practitioner

Experience Required Experience Required

Background in working to the Early

Experience of, and commitment to,

Years Foundation Stage framework outdoor learning i.e., Forest School.

Experience of supporting children within

Experience with using a range of a Nursery setting technologies to teach and assess

Experience of working and children, i.e., Interactive White Board, communicating with parents and carers iPad.

Personal Qualities Personal Qualities

Flexible

Resourceful

Enthusiastic

Creative thinker

Self-motivated

Able to have fun!

Friendly

Committed

Professional

Motivated

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Level 2 Key Practitioner