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Job description
A nursery in Windsor is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their team.
The role is 40 hours per week.
Salary from minimum wage upwards - negotiable for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care, avoiding preventable accidents and promoting security and satisfaction among parents.
2. Caring for the children's all-round daily needs to support their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
3. Contribute effectively to the team, maintaining high communication standards throughout the nursery.
Main Tasks
Team Contribution
1. Work effectively as part of the nursery team, maintaining good morale and reputation, and ensuring all standards are met.
2. Be aware of and adhere to company policies and procedures in daily tasks.
3. Encourage and include student staff members in activities and development by leading by example.
Child and Parent Care
1. As a Key Carer, ensure parents are satisfied through appropriate information and feedback.
2. Communicate with children at their level during play and mealtimes.
3. Settle new starters, ensuring comfort and safety for children and parents, and keep parents informed of progress.
4. Maintain high personal hygiene standards and encourage the same in children.
5. Ensure children are tidy, happy, and ready for collection.
6. Provide daily updates to parents via diary sheets or verbal communication.
7. Respect confidentiality regarding personal information.
8. Be welcoming to all parents and children, directing queries to the Room Leader or Manager/Deputy as needed.
Administration and Planning
1. Foster social and educational stimulation through curriculum planning based on children's developmental stages.
2. Keep developmental records up to date and accessible to parents.
3. Maintain routines within each nursery area.
4. Accurately complete room registers and sign-in sheets.
5. Maintain an organized filing system for easy information access.
Nursery Communication
1. Attend and participate in regular staff and room meetings.
2. Maintain good communication with senior management about daily occurrences.
3. Follow procedures for daily parent communications.
4. Report maintenance needs promptly.
5. Handle all matters concerning children, parents, staff, and the nursery confidentially.
Health and Safety
1. Implement health and safety procedures to ensure safety of children and staff.
2. Be aware of risk assessments and act on recommendations.
3. Maintain hygiene through cleaning and sterilizing equipment, recording evidence.
4. Ensure toys and equipment are stored safely and maintained.
5. Leave rooms clean and tidy daily.
6. Report repairs or replacements needed for toys and equipment.
7. Participate in fire drills and safety procedures.
8. Record accidents accurately and inform relevant parties.
9. Check electrical appliances regularly if assigned.
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