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, ensuring reports are signed by the Duty 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.
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