Nursery Practitioner

Job description An opportunity for a Nursery assistant in a nursery setting in Wallingford. This is a full time position Monday to Friday 40 hours per week Salary £22,000 to £22,800 gross per annum and above Main Responsibilities •To understand what constitutes quality care and education and have a good knowledge of child development and the areas and age ranges of the EYFS •To be prepared to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage; planning, delivering, observing, recording and assessing and to ensure that best practice is employed within teaching •To work as part of a team in all aspects, working effectively within the whole nursery school team giving support to colleagues and the manager •To show personal and professional integrity and confidentiality at all times •To provide a warm, caring and stimulating environment for the children •To organise and maintain the classroom environment and resources effectively and maintain appropriate presentation of all school areas alongside your team •To provide an environment free from gender, sexual and racial stereotyping •To build and maintain strong links with parents •To keep written records on children and liaise with parents as required •To attend and contribute to Staff Meetings, training sessions, Inset days and any specific events as requested by the manager •To maintain regulatory certification and keep abreast of legislation in the Early years •To have a high regard for the culture of the nursery •To carry out any other duties as required by the manager or Director of Early years for the benefit of the nursery community and reputation Personal Specification You will require excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to develop effective relationships with parents, colleagues and outside agencies. IT capability is essential as is the ability to prioritise, plan and time manage effectively. You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, or with whom you come into contact in the school. It is your responsibility to adhere to and ensure compliance with the nursery school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. If at any time you identify that a child or young person is at risk you must report concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Deputy DSL. A genuine enjoyment of working with young children and a sense of humour are important as well as a high regard for always striving for the best you can be in all aspects of your role. Incentives: Heavily reduced childcare Birthday day paid off Bonus Joining fee £250 Bonus after successfully completing 3-month probationary period £250 Bonus after successfully completing 6 months For each year completed and up to 5 years one day additional holiday Onsite parking Ongoing CPD