Job Description
Acer Recruitment are helping one of our favourite clients find a Nursery Practitioner for their friendly setting in Bromley.Hourly rate is up to £14/hour and you will work either 36 or 40 hours per weekPurpose of Job
* The qualified Nursery Nurse will be expected to provide high quality, flexible childcare for families from the local communities and further afield.
* This is an ideal role for someone who is able to work independently and has a real ability to instill confidence to all children and parents/carers at the nursery as well as working as part of a fun and experienced team.
* The Nursery Nurse will be expected to build good working relationships at every level, working in partnership with parents and other staff members.
* The Nursery Nurse must be approachable, friendly and able to communicate effectively at all times.
* At all times the Nursery Nurse Room Leader will be expected to respect the confidentiality of sensitive family and nursery information.
* The Nursery Nurse must ensure that the safety of children is paramount at all times
Key Accountabilities
* To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment
* You will supervise the children and also be responsible for their physical, emotional, social and intellectual well being
* You will ensure that the planning meets the childrens individual developmental needs and reflects their interests
* You will encourage them to develop socially
* If you are working with very young children, you will be responsible for feeding, washing and changing them, and generally tending to their physical needs
* You must ensure the safety of children is paramount, and be aware of any potential dangers around them
* You will need to plan and participate in activities to engage and teach the child, eg. music, painting, reading etc.
* You will need to liaise with parents and your surrounding team members, monitor progress, keep records and reports, and communicate any suggested improvements that can be made to help the childs development
* To create a welcoming and family friendly environment;
* Ensuring you help maintain the health and safety guidelines, being reliable, proactive and enthusiastic at all times
* To ensure confidentiality at all times
* To ensure the EYFS is promoted within the setting and the principles adhered to;
* To ensure the policies and procedures of the setting are implemented at all times
* To ensure effective communication between the staff and parents/carers
* To regularly attend and participate in staff meetings
The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:
* 2-3 years post-qualification experience
* NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent
* A good understanding and knowledge of the EYFS
* Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities
* Be responsible, patient, approachable and caring
* Have an interest in child development
* Good communication skills
* Enjoy working with kids
* Be creative
* Work well in a team as well as independently
* Ability to observe, assess and report childs behaviour
* Have a willingness to continue with training and continuous professional development
* Be able to delegate roles and responsibilities to other staff, to be well organised and ensure role play area is fun and creative at all times.
If this sounds the perfect role for you APPLY TODAY and one of our friendly team will be in touch
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