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