Job description Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Salary: £30,000 per annum Overall Job Role * Deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development, and care for children aged 0-5 years. * Support the Room Manager with the daily running of the room. * Ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff, and visitors. * Develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. * Act as a key person by observing, assessing, and planning for each individual child. Key Responsibilities * Work collaboratively as part of the team within your room and the wider nursery setting. * Support the Room Manager with the effective daily running of the room. * Maintain a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures, and expectations. * Act as an excellent role model for the staff team and children. * Take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety, and security practices within the nursery. * Assist in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with EYFS guidance for your key children. * Uphold the highest level of safeguarding practices, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. * Conduct observation, assessment, and planning for your key children, ensuring they are making progress. * Collaborate with outside professionals when required. * Build trusting relationships with parents and families. Qualifications (Essential) * Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent. * Knowledge of the Early Years Sector. * GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade A-C. * Paediatric First Aid (if the qualification was obtained after 2016). Relevant Experience and Skills (Essential) * Experience working in a nursery or similar environment. * Previous experience as a key person. * Some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). * Experience working effectively in a team