Nursery Practitioner Level 3-4

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
• SENCO experience

Benefits

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