Early Years Practitioner

5 months ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Teacheroo Full time

Job Introduction

The Nursery at St Margaret’s welcomes up to 32 girls and boys from 3-5 years old. In spacious and attractive surroundings, the children are presented with a wide range of activities and appropriate challenges designed to promote active learning. On a daily basis the children benefit from an enclosed, secure outdoor learning space where they enjoy exploring our mud kitchen, playground equipment and loose parts. Outdoor learning is further developed through regular excursions in the local area as well as through our weekly participation in Wee Green Spaces.

**Applicants must be SSSC registered or willing to register and keep up-to-date with training requirements.**

Main Responsibilities
- Planning, implementing, assessing and evaluating the nursery curriculum (Curriculum for Excellence) for all the children.
- Assessing children’s development and evaluating and developing next steps ensuring children are engaged and motivated to learn.
- Observing, listening and interacting with children in order to support their learning.
- Contributing to record keeping and reporting of children’s progress.
- Creating a supportive, nurturing environment in which the children are encouraged and supported to develop their self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Attending to the care and health and safety needs of the children and recording appropriately.
- Planning on a weekly basis with the nursery staff and attending weekly staff meetings.
- Participating in all aspects of team work within the nursery, including preparation and care of resources, supervising and supporting students, preparing, supervising and supporting at snack and lunchtimes and ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of nursery equipment.
- Leading circle time, music, craft, baking and story time activities.
- Supervising toilet and tooth brushing routines and changing children if necessary.
- Recording information from parents and informing the nursery manager.
- Communicating effectively with children, parents, staff and other professionals, verbally, non-verbally and in written form.
- Collaborating and working in partnership with parents and professionals regarding the children’s learning and development.
- Attending in-service training courses as appropriate and keeping up-to-date with current theory and practice through continuing professional development.

**Applicants must be SSSC registered or willing to register and keep up-to-date with training requirements.**

Applicants are invited from qualified early years practitioners or those working towards similar qualifications. Qualification Requirements: HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent.

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