Vacancies – Educational Provider

NURSERY PRACTITIONER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

– To deliver outstanding learning opportunities and exceptional care, in accordance with all policies and all relevant legislation, together with Local Authority and Ofsted requirements.

– To support the learning of children, aged 1-4 years, by providing high quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

– To provide a stimulating and nurturing environment for all children.

– To support children’s personal, social, emotional and physical development.

– To plan and provide effective teaching and learning and to ensure the provision is of the

highest quality, providing a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children’s educational and developmental needs.

– To provide a patient, caring and enthusiastic approach.

– To display strong communication and teamwork skills.

– To safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children and to ensure that all agreed quality and safety standards are maintained in the nursery at all times.

– To prepare and supervise children’s activities.

-To communicate with colleagues and parents/carers to meet the individual needs of the

-Children and ensure high levels of involvement and parent/carer satisfaction at all times.

– To make accurate and effective assessments of the children on our learning portal.

– To facilitate pick-ups and drop-offs.

– To build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.

– To ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times.

– To promote positive behaviour and inclusion.

– To assist with daily routines, including meals, toileting and rest times.

– To follow health and safety policies and maintain a clean environment.

– To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

– You will be an Early Years Educator with a passion for giving children the very best start in life.

-Paediatric first aid or willingness to obtain qualification.

– Enhanced DBS check required.

– A relevant Early Year’s qualification at Level 2 or above is desirable.

– You will be an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a real passion for childcare and a wish to work with children to enable them to fulfil their greatest potential.

– If you are unqualified, you must have previous childcare/Early Years’ experience or the ambition to have a career in Early Years. You should be willing to train or gain qualifications within childcare/Early Years.

We encourage and welcome applications for all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements, as required, so support your application. As well as complying with Ofsted requirements and relevant legislations, safeguarding of children is at the core of our setting. The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and 2 references. All employees must register with the DBS update service. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training. Failure to disclose any criminal convictions/cautions/reprimands may result in instant dismissal/applicant disqualification.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

***We are looking to recruit a highly motivated members of staff to work in our baby room or with children between the ages of 1-3 years. The ideal candidate will have Level 2/3 and experience of the EYFS

Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm Excellent rate of pay for the right candidate

We are open 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday 8am to 2pm Fridays

For more information about the role, or to receive a personal recommendation, please contact our recruitment team.

Melissa – melissa@theworkavenue.org.uk or Yael – yb@theworkavenue.org.uk

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