Description

This is a long term temporary role!

35 Hours per week - 5 days per week -Term time only - 39 weeks per year.

We require a Nursery Assistant who has a minimum of 2 years experience working in a nursery setting.

Must have Level 2 / 3 in Childcare.

The purpose of the role is to work as part of the nursery staff team, contributing to the delivery of a high standard of care and education to the children and families using the provision. The post holder has safeguarding responsibility, responding to, and reporting safeguarding and child protection incidents on an immediate basis in line with policies, procedures and protocols.

Nursery Nurse Job Description

The post holder will support the daily running and administration of the nursery, adhering to policies and procedures and all relevant legislation and guidance including the Childcare Act 2006, Working Together 2018, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, Prevent Duty, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Ofsted framework, Health and Safety, GDPR compliance, Food Standards Agency, and Local Authority requirements.

Nursery Practitioner Job Responsibilities

• To work within the staff: child ratios, to a professional level that meets the required standards and conditions of registration
• To actively participate in the delivery of flexible and innovative, high-quality childcare that it tailored to meet the needs of our learners
• To contribute to the construction and delivery of a fully inclusive, integrated curriculum adhering to the principles of the EYFS
• Partake in supervision arrangements, staff meetings, discussions and peer observations.Assisting the leadership team by taking the minutes when asked, to ensure accurate records of such meetings are kept
• To act as a key person to a designated group of children, observing, planning and recording each child’s development and in line with the EYFS statutory framework.

Objectives

• Demonstrate the highest possible standards of personal and professional conduct and behaviour and consistently act with honesty and integrity.
• Contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life.
• Support cross college activities as required, in particular during key enrollment and invigilation periods.
• Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade.

Nursery Practitioner Job Skills & Qualifications Needed

• Qualified to at least Level 2 in Early Years childcare/education
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a role within a nursery/childcare environment
• A deep level of knowledge and understanding of child development, key legislative framework, The Early Years Foundation Stage, safeguarding and child protection practices