Job Title:Nursery Practitioner X3

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Nursery Practitioner x3

Reporting to:Nursery Manager

Hours of Work:37hours per week

Location:Braiswick Park Nursery, Apprentice Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5QJ

Salary: £13,853-£14,334 per annum (Depending on Qualifications)

JOB PURPOSE

To work as an effective member of an early year’s team delivering a flexible, high quality, education and care centred service that meets the needs of the young children and their families

JOB ACTIVITIES

To work with allearly years and childcare staff and trainees as part of a highly motivated and professional team.

To attend and contribute to staff meetings, attend staff development and keep up to date with current childcare issues.
To be flexible and creative and have the commitment to provide high quality childcare.
To have the ability to promote good childcare practice in a professional and inclusive manner.
To be fully involved in all activities associated with early years and daycare and OOS provision.
To work as part of a team in planningand implementing an appropriate range of activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage including organising and preparingall materials used for social training, physical development and educational experience, e.g. art and craft activities, sand and water play, cooking, musical activities, story telling, dressing-up and role play, computer activities, large and small apparatus activities and other excursions.

To encourage and demonstrate to children clearing up after activities making sure that materials and equipment are well cared for and stored away properly.
To work closely with parents to create and develop open and inclusive working partnerships which support the development of their children.
To encourage children in the development of personal hygiene e.g. toileting.
To undertake specialist tasks as determined by the Nursery Manager and their Deputy including contributions to report preparation.
To promote inclusive attitudes and practices to accommodate and support the diversity of the local community.
To contribute and support induction training and ongoing support of trainees at the centre.
To implement the 4Children Observation, Assessment & Planning Toolkit under the instruction of the Manager.
To undertake duties which involve supporting and developing college students on placement and apprenticeships.
To follow all 4Children Policies & Procedures to ensure safe and high quality nursery provision is available to all children

Job Activities – Standard Terms Common to all Job Descriptions

To promote the organisation's Equal Opportunities policies.

Promote the organisation’s quality systems including Investors in People and ISO9001

In discharging the duties of the post to have due regard for the provisions of Health & Safety at Work legislation, as detailed in the Health & Safety manual.

To undertake such additional duties as required which are commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

To work outside of your normal shift pattern at any location in keeping with the demands of your job and the changing needs of 4Children. As much notice as possible will be given should this be required.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person specification describes the characteristics (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) that are needed to carry out the duties in the job description, and will be used as the basis for short-listing and interview.

Essential / Desirable
Education & qualifications / Level 2/3 early years and childcare qualification
e.g.
NNEB, NVQ Level 2/3 inChildcare and Education
GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths
First Aid qualification
Enhanced CRB Disclosure Certificate
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience & Abilities / At least one years’ experience of working in an early years and daycare setting with children in the 0-5 age range and their families.

Experience of working as part of a team providing high quality early years and daycare services

Working knowledge of the emotional, physical, psychological and educational development of children, in order to provide an environment in which the child’s full potential can be developed, and in which parents/carers can be supported in their relationship with their children.
A working knowledge of the particular requirements of children with special needs in terms of their support, development and care planning.
Experience of working with parents and carers from a range of cultural backgrounds, encouraging full participation in their children’s play and learning opportunities
Able to demonstrate a commitment toongoing personal and professional development
Knowledge of keylegislation relating to childcare
Knowledge of child protection issues and policies and relevant Safeguarding Children Board procedures
A working knowledge of relevant Health & safety and Basic Food Hygiene requirements / Experience of working with babies aged 0-2 years
Knowledge of the Code of Practice for Special Educational needs
Skills
- Team Working
-Planning & Organising
-Communication / To be able to contribute to team working in a supportive and professional way (including trainees and volunteers)
Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of users, partners, providers, volunteers and staff.
Ability to contribute to ideas for the ongoing development and improvement of services
Responsive to change and ideas; able to adapt to new systems and flexible working patterns
Ability to support the administration systems of childcare services, including contributing to all record keeping required by Ofsted and the organisation
Able to plan and prioritise in a flexible and informed way
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the drafting of reports and recording information
An empathetic, supportive and non-judgemental attitude towards children, parents/carers, staff and trainees/volunteers
Ability to respect confidentiality
A belief in the importance of effective and inclusive communication with babies and young children using a range of verbal and non-verbal techniques / An interest in working with outreach workers, community groups, voluntary sector organisations etc, as a way of building and maintaining links with the local community.

An understanding of the needs of volunteers and trainees.

Personal Qualities
-Interpersonal skills / Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of other professionals and agencies in order to provide the best possible support for children and their families
Committed to continuing professional development /

Experience of working within a new/developing project, with particular emphasis on developing high quality childcare services.

Commitment to Safeguarding / A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families

PRINCIPAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

NURSERY PRACTITIONER x3

1. Hours of Work

37hours per week

2.Duration of Contract

Permanent

3.Holidays

28/30 days per annum including Bank Holidays. Some annual leave will need to be taken at the Christmas period, when the 4Children HQ building closes.

4.Salary

£13,853-£14,334 per annum (Depending on Qualifications)

5.Method of Pay

Salaries are paid by direct debit into the staff members nominated bankaccount on the 15th day of each month.

6.Place of Work

Braiswick Nursery, Apprentice Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5QJ

7.Benefits

We operate family friendly policies including dependency leave. We have a comprehensive benefits scheme which includes an employer’s contribution to pension of up to 6%, a life assurance scheme and childcare vouchers.