Job Summary
The role of the Nursery Practitioner is to ensure that all children attending The Oaks Day Nurseries receive high quality care with the baby room.
Position Details
* Full‑time starting salary: £25,608
* Full‑time 35 hours per week; shift pattern between 7:30 am and 5:45 pm
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality, positive care for children through social, emotional, educational and practical interaction, nurturing and guidance.
* Ensure children are safe, healthy, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.
* Implement the key worker system to address the individual needs of each child, their family and carers.
* Observe and keep records of the activities and progress of children.
* Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their child’s day and progress.
* Organise, maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child‑friendly environment.
* Supervise activities such as arts and craft, cooking, reading, music, outdoor and physical activities.
* Maintain toys and equipment.
* Feed babies and ensure the nutritional needs of children are met, complying with Food Safety Regulations.
* Change nappies and help children with potty/toilet training.
* Help children to learn social, emotional, numeracy, language and practical skills.
* Work with staff within the nursery to provide a high quality nursery service.
* Work with outside professional bodies or agencies as appropriate.
* Implement the daily routine of the nursery.
* Participate in meetings.
* Follow the nursery’s practices, processes and procedures, including positive behaviour management techniques.
* Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required.
* Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children, complying with all Health and Safety requirements.
* Treat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversity.
* Undertake other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* A Level 3 Childcare qualification and the willingness to keep skills up to date.
* Relevant and up‑to‑date experience in a similar environment.
* Working knowledge of the Early Years Principles, paying particular attention to The Prime Areas.
* Ability to understand and meet the social development and emotional needs of 0‑24‑month‑old children on an individual basis.
* Ability to work as a key person to a small group of children; liaising and advising parents around topics such as weaning and sleeping.
* Confidence in inputting ideas and knowledge around workshops with parents.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate in writing and verbally, demonstrating tact and diplomacy where appropriate.
* Ability to contribute as a team member and to work under own initiative when necessary.
* Approach work with a calm and professional manner.
* Flexible approach to working hours, based on a shift pattern, and willingness to provide occasional cover for planned and unplanned absences.
* Manage the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying of children.
* Basic IT skills, such as Word and Outlook for sending and receiving emails.
Job Types
Full‑time, Permanent
Benefits
* Additional leave
* Childcare
* On‑site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location
In person
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