Job Description: Nursery Practitioner

Key Objectives

·  Work in a manner that ensures all agreed company policies and procedures are maintained in the room at all times.

·  To work as a member of the nursery team, showing initiative and creativity to foster an environment which encourages the children’s all round development and where high standards of care are provided.

Responsibilities

Operational

·  Be a reliable member of the staff team, working cooperatively and with flexibility.

·  Develop excellent communications with parents/ Guardians, encouraging them to participate in their child’s progress and development.

·  Observe each child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity. Where appropriate take a special interest in a specified number of children.

·  Assist with the supervision of children at play indoor and outdoor and at mealtimes.

·  Assist with planning al program of activities suitable for the age range of the children.

·  Assist with creating a stimulating and attractive environment.

·  Attend parents’ evenings, be involved with fundraising events and assist with the promotion of the nursery as required.

·  Assist with the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys with in the nursery.

Personnel

·  Participate in staff training, staff development and any meetings required

·  Develop positive relationships with other staff members at the nursery.

Health and safety

·  Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety, security, hygiene throughout the nursery.

·  Ensure the cleanliness of the children at all times.

·  Operate the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding and nappy changing area and food service area.

·  Be familiar with all emergency and security procedures.

General

·  Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures including attendance at meetings, preparations of reports and any other duties as required.

·  Ensure company’s Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to at all times.

Person Specification

Essential / Desirable
Is a qualified to level 3 or above in Childcare and Education / X
Prepared to undertake professional development as appropriate / X
Previous experience of looking after children under 5 / X
Previous experience working within a nursery / X
Knowledge of Health and Safety Issues / X
Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted regulations / X
Affinity with young children / X
Ability to work as reliable member of the team, developing positive relationships with colleagues, parents, children and external agencies / X
Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities / X
Good communication skills / X
Safe guarding training / X
First Aid certificate / X
Competent to use tapestry & ict equipment. / X
Experience of being a Key person. / X
Has experience in undertaking observations linked to the EYFS. / X