Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Overview

The role:

Would you love to work in a wonderful Nursery that is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted?

Job Description:

Would you love to work in a wonderful Nursery that is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted? The role includes working as a Nursery Practitioner level 3 to provide high quality care, safety and stimulating play experiences to all children, observe and support learning, and work with staff and parents to promote partnership and involvement.

• Begin to plan activities using EYFS guidance appropriate to the individual child and their stage of development.
• Maintain records of achievement file for allocated key children.
• Work with parents of special needs children to give full integration in the Nursery.
• Support other staff including students and be part of a good staff team.
• Attend required number of staff meetings and out of work social events at the nursery.
• Be flexible within working practices of nursery. Be prepared to move rooms, help where needed and undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery.
• Recording accidents or incidents in the relevant books, ensuring parents signatures are gained and a Room leader is notified.
• Use initiative to respond to the needs of children attending the setting.
• Ensuring safeguarding of all children attending the setting.
• To respect the confidentiality of information received as stated in the confidentiality policy. Awareness of the high profile of the nursery. Upholding high standards both in and out of work.
• To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker.
• Participate in all child care procedures.
• Ensure that nutritional needs of children are met and that mealtimes are a time to socialise and practice good manners.
• Ensure general cleanliness of children at all times, washing and changing as required.
• Provide comfort and warmth to an unwell child.
• Helping children to rest/sleep as required.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
• Awareness of responsibilities towards Health and Safety in the nursery. Adhere to procedures set by manager and challenge any unsafe behaviour.
• Understand child Protection Procedures and ensure children are kept safe.

• Gained or training towards a recognised nursery qualification (Level 2 or
  3)
• Recognised qualification in English
• Experience or training towards working with children, staff, parents/carers, etc. Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of day care for young children and the EYFS curriculum
• Awareness of purposeful planning for children in day care settings
• Ability to communicate confidently with a parents/carers
• Able to work independently and to manage own time efficiently
• Understanding of the role of the key person
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, partnership with families, highest standards of service and to the regular review and enhancement of these
• Enthusiastic, innovative and energetic
• Willingness to adapt and participate in hands on Nursery activities as when required
• Willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap
  * and Victoria's Secret
  * products (
  * when purchased through NEXT)
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

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