Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare is a must*

40 hours per week (4 days - 7.30-18.00)*

Full time / permanent*

Purpose of post

Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted. Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery. Give support to other team members throughout the nursery. Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.

Key areas

Work with and support children. Work as part of a team. Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents. Follow the EYFS and Statutory requirements to suit the needs of the nursery.

Duties and responsibilities

Follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure. Work alongside your room leader to ensure that the room is running smoothly and effectively. Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members. Keep records of your key children's development and learning journeys and share these with parents, carers and other key adults in the child's life. Support all staff and engage in maintaining a good staff team. Liaise with and support parents and other family members. Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc. Keep up to date with relevant CPD training courses. Be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snacks, meals, cleaning equipment etc. Keep the room up to date with the themes and planning that is commenced each week. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery's vision is fulfilled. Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager. Record accidents in EYlog. Ensure the Room Leader has initialled the report before parents receives it. Look upon the nursery, as a "whole" to consider where your skills can be best utilised. Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child Respect the confidentiality of all information received.

Specific childcare tasks

Prepare and complete activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests. Develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person/worker. Ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing. Wash and change children as required. Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. Ensure a poorly child is treated appropriately and management is notified immediately. Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs. Provide a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history. Be aware of the community profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.

Benefits we can offer

Competitive rates of pay Staff incentives Fully funded training and CPD Staff team building events Free onsite parking Free uniform Discounted childcare Mental Health counselling helpline for staff Free online CPD training Various staff deals and discounts Friendly and supportive team 31 days annual leave (Rising to 34 after 5 years and 38 after 10 years) We also pay for your DBS and the first year on the update service
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30-12.65 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do yo ave access to own vehicle? The nursery is in a rural location. You mus be level 2 or 3 qualified in Early Years to be considered for this position. Are you qualified?
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person