Job Description

Level 3-4 Nursery Practitioner

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Key Person -

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Overall job role

To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.

To support the room manager with the daily running of the room

To ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff and

others.

To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development.

To take on the role of being a key person, observing, assessing and planning for each individual child

Duties

To support the management team with the effective daily running of your room

To have a sound knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and expectations

To act as an excellent role model to the staff team and children.

To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery

To play a part in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS for your key children

To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times

To carry out observation, assessment and planning in your room, with your key children, ensuring all children are making progress

To work with outside professionals where required

To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families

To work as part of the team within your room and within the wider setting

Qualifications (essential)

Minimum level 3 in early years or equivalent

Knowledge of the Early Years Sector

Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE A-C or equivalent

Relevant experience and Skills (essential)

Experience of working in a nursery or similar environment

Experience of being a key person

Some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage

Experience of working in a team

Personal style and behaviour (essential)

Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents

(Essential)

Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records

Basic Administrative and IT skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure

Able to work on own initiative

Calm and caring nature

Empathy and understanding of children under 5

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Other useful skills (desirable)

Paediatric first aid

Safeguarding training

Food hygiene

Manual handling

Benefits

Childcare Discount Company Pension Lots of training available Free and Confidential, Counselling helpline for staff members and family Exclusive staff benefit discount club


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