Overview
RAINBOW NURSERY (PAISLEY)
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Responsible to: Nursery Manager
Responsibilities
Main Functions: To work with babies and young children through play based learning and development. To work as an effective member of a team to assist in the delivery of high-quality early learning & childcare for children and families.
* To advocate the importance of services pedagogical approach and principles.
* To contribute to the provision of a safe, caring, healthy, secure, pleasant and stimulating nursery environment in and outdoors for all.
* To communicate effectively with children, parents, staff and other professionals.
* To contribute to and implement a relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance and pedagogy.
* To engage with children as leaders of their learning through responsive planning, recording of observations and evaluation within a play-based learning approach for all babies and young children.
* To maintain and record children’s assessment progress and complete transfer of information reports as required.
* To respond to and nurture the specific needs of babies & young children, to devise, support, monitor and review child’s plans as required, in collaboration with other agencies and staff.
* To liaise with and undertake joint work with relevant support agencies to meet the needs of children and their families.
* To promote parental engagement and provide support and advice as appropriate.
* To participate in parents’ evenings and open learning session.
* To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional learning and development in line with services pedagogical approach and Company policies i.e. twilight and in-service day training.
* To participate in the overall development of the nursery and be involved in the evaluation and development of planning for improvements within the service.
* To work with and supervise the training of students and to act as a professional role model.
* To make links between practice, theory and policy guidance to reinforce aspects of high-quality provision.
* To assist in the preparation and delivery of training workshops for staff as appropriate
* To contribute to the delivery of an effective service in line with establishment policies and procedures.
* To contribute to the review, preparation and development of Company policies
* To be responsible for a clean and hygienic environment and comply with Health and Safety regulations.
* To contribute to the organisation and management of resources.
* To comply with all Company policies, national guidance legislation relevant to the duties of the post.
* To undertake any other tasks relevant to the duties of the post as delegated by the senior manager of establishment.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
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