Early Years Practitioner Level 2/3

**+ Objective of the Role**
- Safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of all children within the nursery.
- Deliver high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care to all children.
- Support other team members across the nursery.
- Contribute to a team environment that enables all children to play, learn, and develop effectively.

**+ Key Responsibilities**:

- Adhere to the nursery’s safeguarding procedures to ensure all children are safe and secure.
- Implement a tailored program of activities that meets the individual needs and interests of the children, in collaboration with other team members.
- Maintain and share records of key children’s development and learning journeys with parents, carers, and other significant adults.
- Foster a positive team environment and support all staff.
- Communicate and cooperate with parents and other family members.
- Participate in activities outside of regular hours, such as training, staff meetings, parents' evenings, and fundraising events.
- Remain flexible within the nursery's working practices, assisting where needed, including with domestic tasks like preparing snacks, meals, and cleaning.
- Work alongside the Manager and staff team to achieve the nursery's vision.
- Understand and comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
- Accurately record accidents. For those on probation, ensuring reports are signed a room lead or manager before being issued to parents.
- Be mindful of the nursery as a whole, considering where your skills can best be utilised and being constantly aware of the needs of all children.
- Ensure that children are collected by individuals pre-approved by the nursery and parents.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information received.

**+ Specific Childcare Tasks**:

- Plan and execute activities tailored to each child's developmental stage and interests.
- Enhance your role within the team, particularly as a key person/worker.
- Ensure mealtimes are enjoyable and socially engaging.
- Attend to the washing and changing of children as needed.
- Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and cleanliness always.
- Promptly address the needs of unwell children and notify management.
- Develop and sustain effective communication and partnerships with parents/carers to support daily care and early learning.
- Provide an inclusive, high-quality environment that caters to the needs of all children, regardless of disabilities, family backgrounds, or medical history.
- Be aware of the nursery’s community profile and always uphold its standards, both during and after work hours.

**Safeguarding - Children and Vulnerable Adults**

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Staff must work in accordance with the Working together to Safeguard Children and understand their role within the policies of child protection and safeguarding.

NB This post is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Work Remotely
- No

You must have a full and relevant level 2 or level 3 in early years education

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.00-£12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends
- Overtime

**Education**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (required)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TT25