Job Summary
We are looking for 2 full‑time practitioners and 2 part‑time practitioners to join our growing team.
Pay & Benefits
Current Salary: £25,292.80 Gross pay.
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Free food
- Blue light card
Responsibilities
* To work as part of a team, providing support and encouragement to all members of staff, parents, students and visitors to the nursery.
* To contribute in providing an environment which not only meets the requirements but develops the minimum standards and practices set out in the EYFS ‘Practice Guidance’ and ‘Statutory Framework’.
* To contribute and adhere to all policies, practices and procedures of Abacus.
* To work as a team, ensuring the smooth running of the playroom, and where appropriate, to assist with the responsibilities of senior staff in their absence.
* To work as a team in providing a varied programme of planned and child‑led activities to promote the spiritual, moral and active educational development of the children.
* To ensure that the health, welfare and safety of all children/adults in the nursery remain a priority at all times.
* To assist in ensuring equipment is kept to a high standard of safety and that equipment is well cared for and used appropriately.
* To view, respect, include and respond to children as individuals.
* To ensure the highest possible hygiene levels are maintained throughout the nursery (includes rooms, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen, staff area, outdoor play and also during outings).
* For key person to keep accurate records of their children’s progress and evidence of their achievements/learning.
* For key person to be responsible for overseeing their children’s learning, personal wellbeing and involvement.
* To liaise and work in partnership with parents in relation to all aspects of the children’s care and education.
* To offer all children equal opportunities with regards to cultural, emotional, racial, gender, religious and additional needs. To challenge/report any situations in which equal opportunities are not maintained.
* To attend and participate in staff meetings, room meetings, appraisals and training opportunities to build current skills and attributes.
* To provide a positive and supportive role model to all involved in the day to day running of Abacus.
* To engage in positive management of children’s behaviour, following nursery procedures and guidelines.
* To be a positive role model in the community.
* Supervision and effective mentoring of students.
* To ensure all forms, records and procedures are appropriately filled in/carried out in accordance to nursery policies, procedures and guidelines in a thorough and timely manner.
* To maintain confidentiality at all times, both in the nursery and in the local/wider community.
* To communicate effectively with all students, staff and parents.
* To work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team for children with additional needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Level 3 in childcare and education.
* Cache Diploma Nursery Nursing level 3 (minimum qualification).
* First aid certificate essential.
* DBS required (paid for by the nursery).
* Working basis required (not a student).
* Energetic and enthusiastic personality, dedicated to the role.
* Shift pattern basis to meet the needs of the nursery.
* First aid certificate essential.
Application Process
Contact the Nursery manager Margaret via telephone 0191 4836040 or email requesting an application form. PLEASE NO TIME WASTERS.
NOTE: This candidate must hold a Nursery Nursing qualification. NOT a teaching assistant or health and social care qualification.*
Workplace
Hebburn, NE31 1NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day shift.
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