Overview
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: YMCA Carters Green Day Nursery, West Bromwich, B70 9LG
Responsible to: Senior Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager
Working Hours: 40 hours a week but part time may be considered
Pay Rate: £12.36 per hour
Background: YMCA Black Country Group is a group of YMCA charitable companies and associated trading subsidiaries operating in the Black Country and South Staffordshire. The charity employs around 200 staff across several sites, delivering a wide range of community services including support and advice, accommodation, family work, health and well‑being, training and education. YMCA aims to help people develop their potential in mind, body and spirit, creating supportive, inclusive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute and thrive.
Job Role
* Motivated by the desire to help children develop, you will be part of a team providing high quality care for children from birth to 5 years and will help create a warm and welcoming environment for children and their families, with safeguarding at the core.
* Provide a warm, welcoming environment within the Nursery where young children and their families feel valued and obtain positive help and support.
* Share responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of children you come into contact with.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Offer support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, boost confidence and self-esteem, and support the emotional wellbeing of their child.
* Share responsibility for maintaining a safe, stimulating, interactive learning environment in the Nursery.
* Work within the EYFS guidelines and assist in planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children develop.
* Provide stimulating learning experiences to help children grow in confidence and independence.
* Observe, assess, monitor and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods; record observations and produce individual profiles.
* Ensure full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support.
* Participate in staff meetings and provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary.
* Work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families (e.g., health visitors, Children’s centres, speech therapists).
* Assist with supervision and training of students.
* Care for sick children and those suffering minor injuries; be familiar with fire drills and safety procedures.
* Check equipment for safety and suitability; prepare resources as appropriate.
* Ensure the room is cleaned at the end of each day.
* Assist in identifying child protection issues and access personal and curriculum development opportunities.
* Undertake duties to ensure a positive multi-cultural environment, with regard to YMCA policies and Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures; comply with Health & Safety regulations and Safeguarding policies.
* Operate within YMCA policies and nurseries procedures; ensure inclusive practice welcoming people of all faiths and none.
* Undertake any other related duties consistent with the job.
Person Specification
Qualification
* Essential: Childcare qualification Level 3 NVQ, equivalent, or higher
Experience
* Experience of working in a culturally diverse area with a commitment to equal opportunities, creating a welcoming environment for people of all faiths and none.
Skills
* Knowledge of Ofsted Standards
* Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
* Able to speak two or more local community languages
* Motivation to work with children
* Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
* Emotional resilience to support children with managing their behaviour
General
* Ability to travel between sites when required
* Current first aid qualification
* Commitment to YMCA values, ethos and British Values
DBS The post holder must agree to authorise an enhanced DBS check and meet Ofsted requirements.
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