Responsibilities:
To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members).
1. To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
2. Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
3. To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
4. To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
5. To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
6. To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
7. To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
8. To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophy is fulfilled.
9. To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting.
10. To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person.
11. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
12. To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.
13. To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.
14. To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
Skills:
- Experience working with young children in a nursery or childcare setting
- Knowledge of child development principles and practices
- Ability to create engaging and educational activities for children
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to handle challenging behaviours with a calm demeanor
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the needs of the nursery.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.00-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Isleworth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ROWE PRACTITIONERS
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