Job Description – Early Years Practitioner
Reports to:
Nursery Manager Desirable traits:
Fun loving, good sense of humour, strong team player, enjoys being outdoors and spending time in the natural world, child-centred ethos and a passion for early years. Responsibilities: Take part in delivering the highest standards of care throughout the nursery Be a “key-person” having responsibility for overall child's welfare and parent partnerships Liaise with outside agencies such as Early Years Advisors and Health Visitors for the benefit of the children and nursery Observe each child's progress and report on achievements and assist in maintaining records of each child’s day-to-day activities and development for parents using learning journeys Develop positive relationships with parents/carers Lead the supervision of children at play (indoors and outdoors) and at mealtimes Lead the delivery of the EYFS framework Lead the planning and development of inspiring, enabling environments where children initiate play Complete daily checklists as required, such as room opening and closing, outdoor, bathroom and kitchen checklists Take a lead role in helping to provide an environment where children value and respect different cultures, religion, language and disability and ensure that toys and games reflect this within the setting Ensure welfare and safeguarding children procedures are followed and know what to do in the event of an allegation being made Demonstrate a commitment to understanding how children develop Be involved in fundraising events, assist with the promotion of the nursery, attend training events, open evenings and staff meetings and parents’ evenings Undertake domestic jobs within the setting, such as preparation of snacks, cleaning of equipment and nursery rooms Ensure that you understand and follow the company’s policies and procedures Be in tune with and meet children's individual needs at all times Ensure every child feels safe and secure and that regular headcounts are completed when moving children around the nursery Undertake a shared responsibility for Health, Safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times, this includes noses, faces, toileting and clothing care Lead the operation of the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding, nappy changing and food service areas Be familiar with all emergency and security procedures, e.g. fire procedures, routines for dropping off and collecting children and marking the register Ensure the correct following of the medicine policy at all times Be responsible for recording accidents in the accident book Carry out reasonable tasks as requested by your manager Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent Pay:
£12.00-£13.50 per hour Expected hours:
30 – 40 per week Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Will you commute to Bourne Meadow, St Mary Bourne SP11 6BE? Experience: Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Level 2 in childcare (required) Level 3 in childcare (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
NHEYP1124
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Nursery Manager Desirable traits:
Fun loving, good sense of humour, strong team player, enjoys being outdoors and spending time in the natural world, child-centred ethos and a passion for early years. Responsibilities: Take part in delivering the highest standards of care throughout the nursery Be a “key-person” having responsibility for overall child's welfare and parent partnerships Liaise with outside agencies such as Early Years Advisors and Health Visitors for the benefit of the children and nursery Observe each child's progress and report on achievements and assist in maintaining records of each child’s day-to-day activities and development for parents using learning journeys Develop positive relationships with parents/carers Lead the supervision of children at play (indoors and outdoors) and at mealtimes Lead the delivery of the EYFS framework Lead the planning and development of inspiring, enabling environments where children initiate play Complete daily checklists as required, such as room opening and closing, outdoor, bathroom and kitchen checklists Take a lead role in helping to provide an environment where children value and respect different cultures, religion, language and disability and ensure that toys and games reflect this within the setting Ensure welfare and safeguarding children procedures are followed and know what to do in the event of an allegation being made Demonstrate a commitment to understanding how children develop Be involved in fundraising events, assist with the promotion of the nursery, attend training events, open evenings and staff meetings and parents’ evenings Undertake domestic jobs within the setting, such as preparation of snacks, cleaning of equipment and nursery rooms Ensure that you understand and follow the company’s policies and procedures Be in tune with and meet children's individual needs at all times Ensure every child feels safe and secure and that regular headcounts are completed when moving children around the nursery Undertake a shared responsibility for Health, Safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times, this includes noses, faces, toileting and clothing care Lead the operation of the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding, nappy changing and food service areas Be familiar with all emergency and security procedures, e.g. fire procedures, routines for dropping off and collecting children and marking the register Ensure the correct following of the medicine policy at all times Be responsible for recording accidents in the accident book Carry out reasonable tasks as requested by your manager Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent Pay:
£12.00-£13.50 per hour Expected hours:
30 – 40 per week Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Will you commute to Bourne Meadow, St Mary Bourne SP11 6BE? Experience: Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Level 2 in childcare (required) Level 3 in childcare (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
NHEYP1124
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