Nursery Practitioner

1 week ago

Dartford, United Kingdom The Winning Child Nursery Full time

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team at a vibrant childcare setting.


The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and providing them with a nurturing environment to learn and grow.


We are based in a warm, vibrant, caring and supportive setting. We offer a safe, stimulating, age appropriate and spacious environment for the children to feel engaged and supported. We have excellent indoor and outdoor facilities offering the children a place they can learn, grow and thrive.


This role is offered on a 40 hours per week basis. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.


Our Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification or above
  • Have experience within a childcare setting
  • Be enthusiastic, fun, creative and a good role model
  • Have real passion, motivation and drive for working with and deliver a high-quality care and learning opportunities for children.
  • Have a good level of understanding of the EYFS and Safeguarding policies/procedures and welfare of all children in the setting.
  • Have a commitment to self-development and be prepared and motivated to keep knowledge and skills updated
  • Believe in promoting and building strong parents/ partnerships to provide cohesive learning for the children.
  • Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Provide leadership in implementing educational activities and routines
  • Support children's development through play and educational activities

The Role requires that you ensure:

  • The highest standards are maintained when providing care, implementing safeguarding practices and following nursery policies/procedures
  • EYFS/SEND standards are promoted, implemented and applied to your work
  • The responsibility (alongside management) of health, safety, security and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors is upheld
  • Participation in the key persons system being responsible for a group of children including monitoring, assessment, up to date recording and reporting on their development and progress
  • Children's emotional and social needs are met implementing the principles and techniques for positive behaviour management
  • A supported and smooth settling in/transition period for children as required
  • The promotion of good personal and food hygiene with the children whilst encouraging independence
  • Professionalism, effective teamwork, high quality practice, flexibility and the promotion of equality and diversity
  • Activities provided are planned appropriately and are specific to a child's/group's abilities, interests, language and cultural background supporting the individual's development through learning and play
  • The attendance of meetings, training (both mandatory and otherwise), appraisals and supervision as required
  • The timely escalation of any practice/family concerns ensuring effective communication pathways between parents/carers and colleagues
  • Effective partnership with management, colleagues and other professionals as required including family support workers, speech therapists, SENCO.
  • Any other duties as required by management within the scope of your role

We are an equal opportunities employer promoting value and respect for one another.

However, due to the nature of the role the successful applicant must be able to undertake and provide a clear enhanced DBS check and satisfactory referencing.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Pay: from £12.20

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Sick pay

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: ASAP

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