Early Years Practitioner

7 months ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Willow Tree Preschool and Holiday club (Clifton) Full time

To deliver high quality one-to-two support to two children (at the same time) with additional needs.
- To deliver early years childcare in the pre-school setting, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting parent & child interaction and the development of the child, and acting as a key worker.

Main Responsibilities
- To deliver high quality one-to-two support to two children (at the same time) with significant additional and complex needs in the nursery.
- Administer required medication.
- To deliver high quality early years childcare for both children in the pre-school setting, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting parent & child interaction and the development of the child,
- To act as a key worker for these two children as directed by the Nursery Manager, ensuring all requirements for being a key worker are adhered to.
- To maintain records of these two children under guidance from the managers.
- To ensure a welcoming and friendly environment for children and families at all times.
- To provide regular feedback to parents about their child’s development and progress.
- To ensure the data & record keeping requirements are adhered to in line with systems implemented by the company
- To build and maintain positive relationships with children, staff, parents/carers and line management.
- To work within the framework of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection policy and procedures.
- To deliver services within a fully inclusive equal opportunities framework.
- To carry out his/her duties with full regard to the setting’s Health and Safety and confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Attend relevant training

Other Information
- Sessions are mainly nursery based, but staff will also be expected to attend other venues for training.
- The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not, however, substantially change the general character of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - ESSENTIAL (or working towards)

**Qualifications**:

- At least NVQ level 3 in Early Years/acceptance equivalent qualifications as a minimum
- A current first aid certificate (can be arranged if expired) and willingness to be an appointed person in first aid administration
- Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities

Experience
- Good experience working or volunteering in an Early Years setting
- Experience working with children with significant additional needs
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues in the delivery of high-quality provision.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children and parent/carers in order to meet the individual needs of children.
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Experience of working within or implementing effective key worker systems.
- Good understanding of Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of child development and an understanding of the range of factors affecting development.
- Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes
- Good personal numeracy and literacy skills
- Awareness of inclusion, especially within a setting
- Effective use of ICT to support learning
- Able to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of current developments and legislation relating to early years education and childcare.
- Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, practices and procedures.

Team Working
- Demonstrates a non-judgmental approach to values, views and needs of others. Sees other people’s point of view and encourages and respects views that are different from own. Takes time to get to know people and how they operate.

Adaptability
- Supports the change process, remaining positive during times of change. Willingly co-operates with others and highlights potential problems in a positive and supportive way.

Professional Values and Practice
- Ability to build and maintain successful relationships
- Ability to improve own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion with colleagues.
- High expectations of all children; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their early year’s development.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and carry out role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- Able to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising their role their child’s learning.
- Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion with colleagues

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 15 - 18 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Day shift

School type:

- Preschool

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (

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