The Role:
Our Nursery Practitioners play a critical role in the successful operation of our world-class nursery. This role will be focussed on providing the very best care for our children, ensuring their individual needs are met in a group setting.
Key Deliverables:
Operational Excellence
* Work as part of a close-knit team in a child-centred environment where the children are cared for in a safe, loving and stimulating way
* To be familiar with, and act according to, safeguarding guidelines
* Responsible for the safety, security and well-being of all children attending the setting
* Responsible for ensuring regular communication and interaction with parents to update them on their child's progress
* Responsible for supervising children at play indoor and outdoor, and at mealtimes to ensure safety
* Provide an enhanced mealtime experience for the children, ensuring that any food that is served is being monitored and conforming to Food Safety regulations
* Take responsibility for a planned programme of activities for the children, following the EYFS framework
* To take charge of own key worker group and inform parents and other colleagues of any other relevant information
* Responsible for maintaining children's records, inclusive of observations and their next steps
* Responsible for ensuring cleanliness of room is of a high standard and toys and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained
Culture Champion
* Contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment
* Be a reliable member of the team working cooperatively and with flexibility
* Be a role model to all colleagues
* Being a proud and enthusiastic colleague
What you'll need to succeed:
* A passion and dedication to providing world-class care to children
* To hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above
* It is a requirement to have at least a level 5 (Grade C) in GCSE Maths and English
* Prior experience of working with children aged 3 months to 5 years
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong desire to learn & grow within your role
Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.