Nursery Practitioner

Position: Nursery Practitioner
Start date: Immediate

This is a full time role working with one of our patner schools

Brief description of responsibilities:

● To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an
effective relationship with parents/carers to ensure each child’s needs are
recognised and met.

● To assist with planning using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
for guidance.

Qualifications & Skills:

● Minimum Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.
● Good standard of written English essential.
● Previous experience of working with young children.
● Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
● Experience and knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Should hold a Safeguarding Certificate
● Good communication skills
● An understanding of play-based approaches to children’s learning and
development
● Commitment to equal opportunities
● Commitment to working effectively with young children and families
● Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of
effective relationships
● Willingness to be flexible with working arrangements according to the needs of
the setting and the ability to support the Room Leaders and Nursery Managers.
● A basic level of computer literacy with a range of IT skills and the ability to
implement basic systems for child records.

Job Specification

● Planning and preparing activities to meet children’s individual needs. Observing
and assessing key children. Maintaining development records.
● Keeping online learning journeys for each pupil
● Preparation, care and cleanliness of the Nursery setting and equipment.
● Positive management of children’s behaviour.
● Supervision of snack and lunch times.
● The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional
and intellectual needs. Ensure pupils’ safety and security.
● Liaising with parents ensuring effective communication.
● Adhering to the nursery’s policies and procedures. Maintaining confidentiality.
● Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.

Please note: In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ all candidates must have a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure to work in a school or nursery. If a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service is not held, we will require you to complete a new DBS application.  Suitable candidates must hold right to work in the UK.