The Opportunity Play Studio Montessori Nurseries is expanding and we have a fantastic opportunity We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, talented Early Years Workers to be a part of our continued growth and success. We are looking for full time workers who have a passion and drive for providing high quality care and education for children from three months to five years. You will be an excellent team player and role model to all staff and children. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 40 hours a week Reports to: Room Leader Direct Reports: N/A Salary: Competitive Salary based on experience Benefits: Holiday entitlement increasing by one day for each two years of service 28 days paid holiday inclusive of bank holidays Free food and refreshments Free breakfast and afterschool club Free music lessons for yourself or a family member Pension scheme Free Avios points Continuous Professional development and on-going early years quality training Employee assistance programme Performance Review Framework and service recognition rewards Around-the-clock access to a dedicated and supportive Senior Management team, providing you with operational and organisational support. We provide opportunities for growth to become a leader and excel within the company. We offer bespoke leadership coaching for leaders and managers which helps and supports them to be the best leader, promoting team effectiveness and positive working culture. Free uniform Love your team week and staff appreciation week Free day off on your birthday Our commitment to Safer Recruitment At Play Studio Montessori Nurseries, we have a culture of Safety. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. We have several policies and procedures in place including, Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding and Child Protection, to ensure the welfare and safety of all the children in our care. We will work with external agencies and share necessary information when any concerns arise. Your initial employment is conditional upon the provision of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Certificate of a level appropriate to your post. Proof of identity is required and you will be required to consent to subsequent criminal record checks from time to time during your employment as deemed appropriate by the Company. In the event that such certificate(s) are not supplied your employment with us will be terminated. This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, due to the nature of the role which involve working with children and vulnerable people. Please note that Referees will be contacted prior to interview Purpose of the role and responsibilities The role of the Early Years worker is to ensure that all children attending Play Studio Montessori Nursery receive high quality teaching and care, are kept safe and are provided with planned and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and support all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Montessori curriculum. To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To give support to other team members throughout the nursery To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn, and develop Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers, and other key adults in the children’s life To undertake Daily risk assessment To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure Participate in professional activities designated by the Manager, which may include workshops, insets, meetings, assessment, reporting to parents, and other professional pursuits. Liaise with and support parents and other family members Participate in the induction and transition process, assisting new children and families in becoming familiar with the environment and practices. To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g., training, monthly staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc. To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g., preparation of snack meals, cleaning, cleansing of equipment etc. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s vision and philosophy is fulfilled Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager Record accidents in the accident book. Ensure the Duty Manager has initialled the report before parents receives it Look upon the nursery, as a “whole” where your skill can be most utilised. Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child To respect the confidentiality of all information received. Follow the nurseries policies and procedures for assessment and record keeping, meeting all due dates as required. Partake in planning and preparing the learning environment. Attend and prepare for events such as Open Days/Evenings, Sports Day, Parent-Pupil, Outreach, Events, Trips etc Other job duties as assigned. Specific childcare tasks The preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person To write reports and observations on key children To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing Washing and changing children as required To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times To ensure a poorly child is kept calm and warm, and management is notified immediately To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers To facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to always uphold its standards, both within work hours and outside