Job Description

Daisy Chain Day Nursery

Job Role:

Qualified Nursery Years Practitioner

Baby Room (Under 2's)

Reports to:

Room Leader and Nursery Manager

Responsible for:

Providing a high standard of learning, development and care for our children, which is based on knowledge of attachment theory and early brain development. Supported by our Nursery Manager and Deputy, our team will provide a family environment that is emotionally and physically safe.

Daisy Chain Day Nursery:

We are an established nursery with an excellent reputation for providing high quality childcare and preschool education in a caring, positive and homely environment. Our aim is to provide our children with the best possible start and provide them with the skills and resilience they will need to prepare them for adult life.

Your role:

Work with Babes (Under 2's) To act as keyworker for a group of children To ensure our environments are safe, nurturing and engaging both indoors and out To meet with our families at pick up times To provide a high level of awareness of, and be responsive to the emotional needs of our children and their families Plan fun and stimulating activities for our children so they thrive Work as part of a team Prepare lunch and snacks Undertake team risk assessments Complete daily online observations, records and paperwork Be involved in helping new children to help them settle in Liaise closely with our families, giving daily feedback on activities and exchanging information about progress and next steps

Qualities and characteristics:

Have a positive and nurturing approach to a child's early years development Be committed to ensuring that your personal professional development remains up to date by accessing courses and current research on child development Be an outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic person, able to have fun as part of a team

Essential skills and experience:

MUST hold a minimum Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Childcare Have experience working with babies/Under 2's Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters, and be able to give examples of this in practice Have a good working knowledge of safeguarding Hold a valid DBS Be able to write observations, and keep up to date records
Salary: up to 28,178, negotiable depending on hours worked, experience and qualifications

Substantial discount on childcare costs

Be enrolled into The People's Pension scheme

Be part of a strong team and involved in planning and policy making

Be supported to make a difference in the lives of our children

Be part of a variety of social events

Additional annual leave for long service

To apply for this position please send your CV and any other relevant information via Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to 28,178.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee discount
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person