Location: The Little Boat Nursery, 50 Sheep Walk, Shepperton TW17 0AJ
Hours: Full-time
About Us:
At The Little Boat Nursery, we provide a nurturing, home-from-home environment where every child is cherished and encouraged to thrive. Our Baby Room focuses on gentle care, early sensory experiences, and strong emotional connections.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Baby Room Leader to oversee the daily care and development of our youngest children. Youll lead your team to create a calm, loving environment that supports secure attachments, early learning, and individual routines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the daily operation of the Baby Room, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
* Provide warm, responsive care that supports babies physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
* Plan and deliver engaging sensory and exploratory activities based on EYFS principles.
* Supervise, support, and inspire your room team.
* Build strong partnerships with parents, sharing daily feedback and developmental milestones.
* Complete observations, assessments, and individual development plans using the EYFS framework.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and safeguarding at all times.
* Support weaning, feeding, and sleep routines in line with parental preferences and nursery policy.
Requirements:
* Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above).
* At least 2 years experience working with babies under 2.
* Sound knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
* Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training.
* Calm, patient, and nurturing personality with strong communication skills.
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