We are looking to recruit nursery practitioners to our Temporary Workforce Services to provide cover for Rainbows Nursery at Eastbourne DGH and First Steps Nursery at Conquest Hospital. The ideal candidates will have had some experience with children under the age of 5 years and a level 2 qualification in Childcare & Education (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate also will need to demonstrate they have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, be an effective communicator and show flexibility in working hours during a week so that we can continue to provide flexibility within our service.
In addition and as requested by the children within our nursery, they would like the successful candidate to:
* be happy with a smiley face
* have lots of fun with us
* give good cuddles
* tell lots of stories (we like using lots of different props)
* do silly dances
* play lots of games with us
* play dressing up with us
* go on our outdoor adventures with us
* like to get messy!
Main duties of the job
To assist the Management team in providing the highest quality Childcare and Education, in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
To look after and plan Educational Activities for the children attending the full day care services. To maintain child to staff ratios and work within and follow the Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) and Trust procedures and policies.
To plan, execute, and evaluate the education/play programme appropriate to the age of child within the childcare provision (registered from 6 months to 8 years) following the national framework for foundation stage.
Provide appropriate play opportunities and interact in a positive manner with the child/ren whilst in our care.
Assist in setting out rooms with toys and arrange furniture to enable children to access them.
Communicate effectively and with added detail to enhance child's language and learning opportunities on a one-to-one basis or within a group.
Communicate effectively to parents/carers with concise detail about their child's day ensuring good practice of shared information, which will benefit the child and parents/carers.
Work within the framework of the nurseries' behaviour management procedures when needing to discipline children.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.
We provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by over 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, over 100 community sites, and in people's own homes.
In 2020, the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once-in-a-lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good general level of education including Maths and English
* NVQ level 2 in Childcare and Education
* Level 3 in Childcare & Education
* Paediatric First Aid
Experience
* Previous experience working in a setting with the under 5's age group
* Experience working with babies
* Experience working with children at holiday clubs
* Experience of working with children with additional needs
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
* Understanding of the Early Years Goals and Foundation stage
* Good organisational skills
* Effective communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
* Safeguarding training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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