Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Main purpose of the role:

·  To work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.

·  To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.

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

·  To maintain records that fulfil Ofsted requirements as laid out in the EYFS

·  Ensure the Safeguarding of children and staff within the setting

Responsibilities

• To actively participate in specific areas of nursery activity working and playing with children
• To use the EYFS learning outcomes to plan for children’s learning and development
• Designated Key Worker responsibilities for a number of identified children (Perm employees only)
• To use discretion and judgement, particularly when dealing with individuals
• Ability to engage and communicate appropriately and positively with children, parents and others
• To work with the Senco to help identify and support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• A good understanding of GDPR legislation and an ability to translate this into daily activities and communications
• To follow the relevant orders and procedures for the military base and maintain a high standard of operation
• To help mentor apprentices, trainees and students on placements
• Attending all staff meetings as required

Duties

• To read, understand and adhere to all nursery policies, procedures and guidelines
• Keeping and updating records of children’s daily activities and observations
•  Monitor and evaluate processes and report any concerns to the Nursery Manager
• To actively encourage parents to engage with the setting to benefit the development of their child/ren
• Use appropriate language to challenge and support children’s development
• Comply with Health and Safety requirements in the setting
• To work with external agencies where this is relevant to children’s development or health and safety
• Develop and maintain positive relations with others including outside agencies

Learning and Development

• Commitment to undertake all mandatory training, to include online training as well as attending instructor lead sessions.
• Prepared to invest in your own self development

Other

•  Assist with marketing of services including Fundraising
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed.

This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and are required to sign up to the DBS Update Service (the cost will be reimbursed)

This role requires the wearing of uniform of either branded shirt or tunic as necessary and depending on activity. 

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

•  Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent
• Previous recent experience, working in a Preschool or Nursery setting

Desirable: 

• Paediatric First Aid (full)(Training provided)

• Basic Food Safety / Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Knowledge

Essential: 

• Previous experience of safeguarding children
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• A good understanding of GDPR legislation and an ability to translate this into daily activities

Skills and Abilities

Essential: 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to write clear and accurate records

• Ability to competently use IT for report writing, outlook, online training etc

• Calm, caring and unflustered

• Approachable, cheerful and engaging personality

Desirable 

• Confident approach and flexible attitude to the job role
• Self-motivated and hands on, guiding and supporting others