Nursery Practitioner

We're thrilled to say that our team is growing and we're now on the lookout for fantastic nursery practitioner to join the team.

Schedule: Flexible; up to 47.5 hours per week.

Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year

MAIN DUTIES

A nursery practitioner’s primary role is to engage with the children in the nursery, fostering their development through educational activities and interactive contact throughout the day. Here is a list of some of the core responsibilities:

- Plan, organize and execute a wide variety of activities for the children that are suitable to their individual stages of development.
- Ensure that child records are accurate, well-written and up to date such reports, observations, accident/incident forms etc.
- Build relationships with children and strong partnerships with the parents.
- Ensure the provision of a high-quality and inclusive environment to meet the needs of individual children.
- Ensure the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the children attending the nursery. This includes changing nappies and toilet training.
- Assist with serving and washing up the children’s lunches and snacks.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are always followed and follow relevant guidance set out in statutory safeguarding guidelines, including ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children,’ ‘Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales’ and ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education.’
- Understand that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility and act accordingly.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- A Level 3 qualification recognized by the DfE for counting in the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework staff: child ratios.

KNOWLEDGE BASE
- A strong understanding of how children develop.
- A clear understanding of the ways children learn.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding principles.
- A good knowledge of the EYFS.

TEAM FIT
- True Team Player: you should be someone who thrives in a collaborative workplace.
- Kindness and Politeness: you should be someone who spreads positivity and creates a nurturing environment.

REPORTING

Reports to the nursery manager, or in their absence the deputy manager or most senior practitioner on site

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding is our core responsibility. We seek dedicated individuals who share our commitment to providing a safe environment for children, staff, families and everyone who is part of the nursery community. It is the responsibility of every member of the nursery team to uphold and promote the highest standards, safeguard the welfare of the children and ensure a safe and thriving environment for everyone.

An enhanced DBS background check and a minimum of 2 references are required before employment commences. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

ACCESS TO INTERVIEW

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £10.60 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift

School type:

- Private nursery school

Application question(s):

- How long is your commute to SY8 1RZ?
- Do you have a Level 3 qualification in early years education that is approved by the Department of Education for working in ratio in line with EYFS requirements?
- How many hours are you looking to work per week?

Work Location: In person