Nursery Practitioner

Position: Nursery Practitioner Contract: Permanent (50 weeks a year)

Hours: Full time

Annual Holiday: Statutory annual leave entitlement pro rata to the working pattern. The two-week nursery closure period is not included within the 50-week contract

Salary: £25,000 to £28,000

Start Date: As soon as notice period allows

We are currently recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving nursery looking after children from 2 to 4 years. The successful Early Years Practitioner will share our passion that the early years are formative; experiences now can shape a child’s future. It is our aim that they should look forward to every day, knowing they are valued as individuals so they can grow in self-confidence and independence.

This is an exciting time for you to join the Apple Tree Nursery at SCS as we enter the next phase of its growth. The nursery is expanding and we are looking for passionate staff to take this journey with us. We would welcome applications from experienced Early Years Practitioners as well as those who have recently qualified.

If you are an Early Years Practitioner or Nursery Nurse looking for a new role or if you are completing your Early Years training and looking to take on a new and exciting opportunity this could be the role for you.

Who are we looking for?

If you are able to demonstrate the following we would welcome your application:

• Level 3 qualified in Early Years
• Experience of working with children aged 2 and the flexibility to be able to work with children aged 3 and 4
• Able to inspire the children with enthusiasm and a love of learning
• Have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years curriculum
• Able to plan and prepare engaging and stimulating activities for pupils of every ability
• Able to positively impact pupils in every aspect of their education including pastoral care
• Able to encourage learning and development, through play and teaching
• Can create a secure environment, using imagination to help children to learn
• Can work with parents and carers to support their children
• Enable children to build their literacy, language and numeracy skills
• Monitor progress to enable planning
• Put together activities which will keep the children engaged throughout the day

MAIN DUTIES

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact
• To foster warm, nurturing and caring relationships with the children
• Provide support as directed by the Nursery Manager, fully engaging with the children as they play and learn
• To support the education, personal, social and emotional development of children, working under the guidance of the Nursery Manager in the planning and implementation of work programmes with individuals or groups of children
• To follow procedures and protocol as detailed in the Pre Prep and staff handbooks
• Lead sessions for small groups of children as directed by the Nursery Manager
• To undertake playground and lunchtime duties
• To assist with classroom and other displays and to assist the Nursery Manager and department in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• To be a point of contact with parents and carers
• To undertake minor first aid duties
• To assist with the general supervision of children
• Undertaking CPD as needed, to improve and strive for the best

PERSONAL CARE AND INTIMATE CARE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide respectful and appropriate personal care to children, including nappy changing, toileting assistance, and support with personal hygiene
• Undertake intimate care duties in accordance with the nursery's Intimate Care Policy, safeguarding procedures, and health and safety requirements
• Ensure children's dignity, privacy, comfort, and wellbeing are maintained at all times during intimate care routines
• Record and communicate relevant information regarding nappy changes, toileting, and personal care needs as required by nursery procedures
• Support children in developing independence with toileting and self-care skills appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Follow infection prevention and control measures, including safe disposal of nappies and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) where required

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the smooth running of the Pre-Prep department, working as part of a collective staff team
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job as required and directed by the Nursery Manager. This may include occasional out-of-hours work, such as supervision of breakfast club or other school events, such as open days and other functions in the school’s annual calendar

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A full and relevant Level 3 or above qualification to work with EYFS children
• Safeguarding training and awareness
• First Aid or Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable although not essential)
• Record of continuing professional development (CPD)
• An interest inf outdoor learning or outdoor learning qualification would be of interest

EXPERIENCE

• Recent experience of working with young children is essential
• Experience of working in EYFS is desirable

SKILLS

• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the role
• Adaptability
• IT skills
• Open to new ideas and approaches
• Strong team player

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• A warm and nurturing nature
• Great team player
• Flexible
• Positive outlook
• Ability to use initiative
• Good sense of humour
• Strong team player who can be flexible and respond positively to changes of routine

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification or equivalent (required)

Location:

• Salisbury SP1 2EQ (required)

Work Location: In person