We are a child centred play based learning, relaxed setting in Barnstaple and South Molton. We aim to promote independence, a sense of wonder, exploration, a desire to discover a self worth throughout free-play, for children aged from birth to 11 years.
We are looking for Early Years Practitioners to join our team.
Duties will include:
1. To work alongside all policies and procedures correctly and to ensure Kiddywinks ethos and values are upheld at all times
2. To assist in making the provision and the children are the best they can be at all times
3. Promoting all areas of the foundation stage
4. Helping children reach the next steps
5. Interacting and supporting children in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for learning
6. Planning the indoor and outdoor environment in order to provide a positive context for learning and teaching
7. Provide experiences and activities that are challenging but achievable
8. Working with others to plan and co-ordinate work
9. Meeting requirements for the observation, assessment and recording of children’s development
10. Sharing knowledge gained with other practitioners and parents
11. Organising time and material resources
12. Using creative and practical skills to prepare learning materials
13. Attending in service training
14. Organising and attending outings
General care of children to include:
15. Changing nappies
16. Feeding
17. Cleaning
18. All other essential needs
19. Keeping the nursery in a clean and tidy state
20. To ensure confidentiality at all times
21. To attend regular staff meetings.
General:
22. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which are within the range and scope of the post
23. The post holder will be expected to promote the Equal Opportunities Policy at all times and to carry out their responsibilities with due regard to this and all other policies and procedures
24. This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification
25. Priorities may change in line with service needs and new duties introduced after consultation with the post holder.
Benefits:
26. Casual dress
27. Childcare
28. Company events
29. Company pension
30. Discounted or free food
31. Employee discount
32. Free parking
33. On-site parking