Nursery Practitioner

Overview

We are seeking to employ a committed and passionate early years practitioner for our family run nurseries, based in Caldicot, Monmouthshire. After we expanded the nursery business and opened our 3rd setting in January this year, we are now looking to employ additional experienced staff for our popular settings. A love of working with young children and a positive can-do attitude, is an absolute must. :-)

The Role – To work as a qualified part time nursery practitioner. You will be based at our under 2 setting, Crossway Town Nursery, but you may be required to work at one of our sister settings if the need arises.

Career Progression and Training – You will receive update training for all mandatory courses and you will also have the opportunity to participate in further training as part of our commitment to your ongoing CPD. The bank staff position may lead to a more permanent position within the nursery group.

Main duties and responsibilities

TEAM WORK

· To work effectively within a team and be a team player.

· To support the management, leadership team and existing practitioners in all aspects of the setting.

· To share their own knowledge, skills and experience with the immediate team.

· Communicate effectively and sensitively with staff, management, parents and children.

· To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment.

CARE AND EDUCATION

· To contribute to creating a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors when at work.

· To assist core staff members in maintaining daily routines for the nursery and for individual children, and all relevant routines are recorded such sleep times, nappy changes and daily parent sheets are completed and sent home after each session.

· To ensure all children reach their full potential with carefully planned activities and experiences that are centred around the child.

· To manage behaviour effectively and monitor the other staff members practice in behaviour management.

· To ensure children have FUN every day

· To ensure children are listened to, and their thoughts, ideas and contributions are valued on a daily basis.

· To mindful of realistic expectations for the age group and monitor and respond to other staff's expectations of children.

POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

· To embrace, understand and promote Crossway Nursery Group's ethos and values.

· To promote positive relationships in the early years setting.

· To be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members at all times.

· To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your care.

· To work in partnership with all staff members and communicate positively and effectively at all times.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

· To safeguard children at all times whilst at the nursery setting.

· To report any concerns and observations with the DSL immediately.

· To familiarise yourself with our nursery policy on Safeguarding Children and follow all nursery policies and procedures in relation to this.

· To keep both Prevent Duty and Safeguarding Children training up to date.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

· To follow nursery policies and procedures at all times.

· To promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and other professionals within the building assisting in daily risk assessments and reporting any hazards to room leaders or managers.

· To ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in line with local authority and company procedures, ensure your team respond appropriately to safeguarding issues and report any safeguarding concerns or issues with management immediately.

· Respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality.

· To maintain confidentiality at all times.

· To contribute to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.

· To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies.

GENERAL

· Promote equality and diversity within the nursery, challenging any behaviour which does not support our inclusive practice and equal opportunity policy.

· To be flexible within working practice of the nursery and be prepared to help if needed, including overtime, undertaking domestic jobs and cooking

· Attend staff meetings and training sessions necessary for continuing professional development where appropriate.

· To undertake any other aspects of nursery work according to need.

This job description and the specific responsibilities above are intended to give you an indication of the main duties, but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

Person Specification

Essential/Desirable

Experience working in a regulated childcare setting.

Essential

Level 2 Qualification

Essential

Level 3 Qualification

Desirable

Paediatric First Aid (up to date)

Desirable

Safeguarding Training (up to date)

Desirable

Food Hygiene Certificate (up to date)

Desirable

Soft Skills

Confident Communicator

Essential

Ability to use and work on own initiative

Essential

Flexibility in terms of covering shifts

Essential

Passionate about the early years

Essential

Positive and can-do attitude

Essential

knowledge and understanding of early years care and education

Essential

Professional approach to work in the early years

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person