Nursery Practitioner Level 3
An imagination, fun and caring qualities are essential to the role.
We are looking for only qualified childcare professionals
They perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a high-quality, stimulating learning environment, imparting their knowledge and skills to others.
They are creative, reflective and able to implement new ideas and use a range of strategies to continually improve practice and support the management team.
An enhanced DBS check is required by before any appointment can be confirmed.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
2. To be aware of policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to
3. To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care
4. To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies
5. To deploy resources effectively, maintaining ratios in your room whilst supporting other rooms/nurseries
6. To reflect on practice and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day
7. To lead planning and the provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities and ensuring your room is well-resourced and creatively set-up
8. To lead observations and the assessment of children's learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively – includes Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs.
9. To develop genuine bonds with your key children and support and monitor colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities
10.To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life
11. To contribute to the effective recording and resolution of any complaints or investigations, ensuring confidentiality at all times
12. To be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members, at all times
13. To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the company
14. To be aware of the responsibility of employment in the nursery and refrain from irresponsible behaviour that could impact the company's commercial success
15. To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, parents evenings and special events
1. To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment
2. To cooperate and work effectively with the management team, taking on additional responsibilities/duties and positively promoting developments in policies and procedures to team members
3. To undertake any other aspects of nursery work according to need
This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties, but is not meant to be an exhaustive list
Strong and experienced candidates will be presented with opportunities for promotion and all practitioners will receive the opportunity for further training.
Work remotely
* No
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.56 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person