*Level 3-4 Nursery Practitioner Key Person - Job Description* *Overall job role * * *To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. * * *To support the room manager with the daily running of the room * * *To ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff and * *others.* * *To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. * * *To take on the role of being a key person, observing, assessing and planning for each individual child * *Duties* * *To support the management team with the effective daily running of your room * * *To have a sound knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and expectations * * *To act as an excellent role model to the staff team and children. * * *To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery * * *To play a part in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS for your key children * * *To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times * * *To carry out observation, assessment and planning in your room, with your key children, ensuring all children are making progress * * *To work with outside professionals where required * * *To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families * * *To work as part of the team within your room and within the wider setting * *Qualifications (essential) * * *Minimum level 3 in early years or equivalent * * *Knowledge of the Early Years Sector * * *Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE A-C or equivalent * *Relevant experience and Skills (essential) * * *Experience of working in a nursery or similar environment * * *Experience of being a key person * * *Some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage * * *Experience of working in a team * *Personal style and behaviour (essential) * *• Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents * *(Essential)* * *Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records * * *Basic Administrative and IT skills * * *Ability to work as part of a team * * *Ability to work under pressure * * *Able to work on own initiative * * *Calm and caring nature * * *Empathy and understanding of children under 5 * * *Reliable * * *Enthusiastic * * *Flexible * *Other useful skills (desirable) * * *Paediatric first aid * * *Safeguarding training * * *Food hygiene * * *Manual handling * Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £13.50 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount Work Location: In person