Nursery Nurse
Job Description
My client, a Children's nursery, in Radlett, are seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery practitioner to join their team. This is for a full time permanent position, working 40 hours a week. You will be part of a senior team and assist with training junior members of the team. You must have proven experience of working with children under the age of five.
The setting cares for up to 75 children, in four rooms. You will be responsible for a group of key children, ensuring they are progressing inline with the EYFS Guide Lines. You will also over see the staff in your room. Teamwork and good communications are vital to this role, as you will be required to keep records of progress and any events that my occur.
Nursery Practitioner Role:
1. Provide high quality care and education while promoting health and wellbeing
2. Help children achieve the best possible start in life
3. To ensure learning is linked to the child’s development
4. To be able to plan for age appropriate activities
5. To be able to communicate with Parents/Carers and other external professionals
Requirements:
6. Level 3 qualification in childcare education
7. Good interpersonal skills and an ability to be organised and efficient
8. The ability to support trainees through mentoring and coaching
9. Acting as Key-worker and to observe
10. A working knowledge of the Children’s Act.
11. Experience working with toddlers or pre school
12. Good communication skills both with children and parents
13. Ability to form good interactions with children and use own initiative
On Offer:
14. Annual pay reviews
15. Eligibility for targets bonus scheme
16. Generous childcare provision with substantial discounts up to 80%
17. Excellent In-house training and career progression opportunities
18. Provision of pension scheme auto enrolment
19. First DBS paid for
20. 35 days holiday (28 days inclusive of bank holidays plus an additional 7 days paid holiday for Christmas closure.)
21. Compassionate Leave (Up to 5 days)
22. Free car parking on-site
23. Team building events
24. Awards evening
25. Staff Performance and Recognition scheme
26. Online learning journals
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.