Nursery Practitioner
Job Description:
Contract to start ASAP
Duration: 24 weeks with a possible extension.
JOB PURPOSE
To work as part of a team providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can develop to their full potential
To plan and deliver care and education that meets the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
To be flexible and willing to work in all areas of the nursery
Maintain and develop good communication with colleagues, children, parent/carers and other professionals
To work in partnership with all outside agencies for the best possible outcome for the individual child.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To plan, implement and evaluate activities to ensure all children have access to high quality experiences and opportunities that cover all areas of the EYFS working with the Quality teamand other partners
To ensure all policies, practices, procedures and curriculum planning are delivered to reflect diversity and that they consider the needs of each individual child
To be a key person for a group of children, working in partnership with the parents/carers to ensure all children achieve their full potential
To regularly carry out and record observations on the children's play, behaviour and development using the statutory and non-statutory guidance
To maintain the children's Learning Journals and share information with the parents/carers
To work in partnership with parents/carers to support children's learning at home
To ensure children are offered a safe environment by carrying out regular risk assessments
To be aware of children's dietary, cultural, personal and medical needs
To maintain suitable nursery routines whilst also considering the individual child's needs
To ensure that children's work is displayed and achievements acknowledged
To attend and participate in all day nursery meetings as requested including supervision, parent/care meetings and staff meetings
With the deputy, supervise and support all students in the nursery, including completing assessments
- Must hold a recognised, full and relevant level three or above childcare qualification and have significant relevant experience.
- Current paediatric First Aid Certificate
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