Early Years Practitioner (Maternity Cover)
Qualified Level 3 Early Years Qualification
£12.21 per hour
30-35 flexible hours per week (Monday to Friday)
6 weeks holiday
Key Objectives
· To support the educational programmes in Alexandra House Nursery participating in the planning, preparation and practices. Contribute towards a stimulating, safe learning environment in which children's welfare, learning and development needs are met in accordance with Company policies and procedures, all local authority and Ofsted regulations and the EYFS Framework.
· To ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all children attending Alexandra House Nursery
· To ensure all agreed quality and safety standards, policies and procedures are followed and maintained in the nursery at all times
· To provide quality learning and development for children in an inclusive, stimulating environment
Responsibilities
All Early Years Practitioners are expected to undertake the following tasks:
· Participate as a member of a team of adults working together to create an environment which promotes children's development and learning
· Have knowledge and experience of delivering the EYFS
· Foster children's growth, self esteem and independence
· Contribute to the planning and preparation of activities
· Attend regular staff meetings
· Contribute to observation and records of children's development
· Encourage children's learning in both English and their home language
· Foster effective links with parents/carers
· Be responsible for particular indoor and outdoor learning areas and activities planning and preparing appropriate materials as required
· Share responsibility for children's daily care routines, encouraging and promoting children's independence towards self care and self regulation
· Share responsibility for managing infection control procedures throughout the nursery environment
· Adhere to the Equal Opportunity and Anti Discriminatory Practice policy promoting positive behaviour and attitudes
· Adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure that the welfare requirements of the statutory framework (EYFS) are met
· Follow food hygiene procedures in line with current best practice
· Support children with special / additional needs and contribute to any specified programmes which assist their learning and development liaising with the SENCO.
· Assist in specified programmes e.g. physiotherapy, speech and language etc
· Provide comfort to sick children and administer First Aid as appropriate
· Administer medication when necessary in accordance with the setting policy and procedure
· Be aware of signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. Be fully aware of and follow all child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.
· Access training or professional development in line with the appraisal system keeping up to date with current good practice and attend in-service training as agreed with the Childcare Manager
Additional responsibilities
An Early Years Practitioner at Level 2/3 or above would be expected to:
· Be a key person for a group of children and compile written contributions to record their personal development and learning. Working closely with the families to develop trusting and collaborative relationships which support children's emotional wellbeing
· Contribute to the development of the curriculum EYFS, policies and procedures
· Take responsibility for a particular area of work – toy/book library, First Aid, Health and Safety, Fire Warden, Child Protection etc
· Support volunteers or students on placement
· Take the register
Please email for an application pack.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* On-site parking
* Transport links
Work Location: In person