Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant childcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their early development and learning. Prior experience in nursery settings and early childhood education is highly desirable, along with strong communication skills and a passion for childcare.

Duties

• To assist with the implementation of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• To help set up the nursery for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of each session
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is learned as part of the job
• To advise the manager of any concerns e.g over staff, children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
• Provide full care for all children including collection from school and the safe delivery to parents and or named carers.
• Ensure that snacks are provided and meeting the required standards of hygiene, health and safety
• Administration of first aid and recording of medication
• Monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment
• To facilitate children's learning, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation
• Maintaining children's behaviour through consistent implementation of Happy Hands behavioural strategies
• Awareness of your role and responsibility under the child protection of legalisation and reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Manager
• To attend staff meetings
• To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required
• Contribute to good communication with all members of the organisation and with the wider community including parents, schools and childcare agencies
• Work within agreed policies
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the manger, in accordance with the pre-school business plan/objective

Requirements

• Diploma in Pre-school Practice/Level 3 qualification in childcare
• Willingness to learn
• Previous experience of working with young children
• Evidence of qualifications
• Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and cultural diversity
• Commitment to young children and families
• Friendly, flexible approach

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: £12.75-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person