Raven Medical Staffing are currently recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner to work with Play Out Nursery in Ipswich.
Job Purpose:
At Play Out, an early years practitioner is involved in looking after all aspects of a young child’s development. You will play a vital role in helping children to grow socially and emotionally and well as supporting as aspects of their physical and cognitive development. The role involves being hands on with the children in the setting (ranging from babies to pre-schoolers) and that means joining in with play activities, reading stories, singing songs and generally being a playmate for the children. Your role will also involve developing a relationship with the parents and carers of the children and being able to talk to them about all aspects of their child’s day in nursery. As part of the team you will also be involved in planning activities for the children in your care and maintaining health and hygiene standards as you go about your daily tasks.
Main Tasks of a Nursery Practitioner:
* To provide all aspects of basic care for the babies/children within the nursery.
* To assist in the planning and provision of age appropriate child and adult led activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
* To act as Key Person for allocated children, completing observations and maintaining learning journey’s to record their progress and development.
* To maintain relevant records and complete appropriate assessments for key children ie two year old progress checks and EYFS profiles.
* To ensure the nursery provides a high quality, safe, stimulating and supportive environment in which children are recognised as unique, competent and active learners.
* To undertake appropriate training and professional development activities as required.
* To ensure the effective use of equipment and resources and routine cleaning of toys/equipment to maintain the hygiene and safety within the nursery.
* To actively promote the provision with potential and existing parents and outside agencies.
* To adhere to Safeguarding, including child protection, policy, procedures and practices.
* To develop and maintain strong partnership and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day to day caring and early learning needs.
Skills and Experience of a Nursery Practitioner:
* Full and relevant level 2 qualification or equivalent (minimum)
* Experience of working in an early years setting
* Baby/toddler room roles – experience of working with children under two/over two
* Baby/toddler room roles – training specifically related to the care of babies/toddlers.
* Current paediatric first aid certificate
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and ability to plan and evaluate age appropriate activities.
What Play Out Offer:
* Company pension scheme
* Regular staff events
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Discount Scheme
* We have trained Mental Health First Aiders who form our Wellbeing Team, promoting mental and physical health. Ormiston Families has also signed the pledge to support our employees going through the menopause in the workplace
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Sick Pay
* Discount in local shops
If the above position is of interest, simply apply now through CVLibrary! Should you wish to discuss further, please contact Jake Singh at Raven Medical Recruitment.
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