Job summary To work in partnership with team members, to ensure the delivery of the highest standard of skilled childcare and education, in accordance with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements (EYFS) and Trust Main duties of the job To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.To support junior staff in, and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.Lead and assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.To form part of the development of staff knowledge and skills in caring for infants in the Nursery.To contribute to the development of standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £14.89 an hour Contract Bank Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number M0042-25-0334 Job locations Royal Devon Hospital Exeter EX2 5DW Job description Job responsibilities To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.To support junior staff in, and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.Lead and assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.To form part of the development of staff knowledge and skills in caring for infants in the Nursery.To contribute to the development of standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required. Job description Job responsibilities To work within and contribute to the RD&E First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.To support junior staff in, and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.Lead and assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.To form part of the development of staff knowledge and skills in caring for infants in the Nursery.To contribute to the development of standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Diploma minimum Level 3 in Early Years Childcare recognised qualifications Commitment for working towards Team Leader Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Good basic education (Maths and English GCSE or equivalent) Up to date and relevant Safeguarding Children certificate Desirable Paediatric First Aid certificate Food Hygiene certificate Experience Essential Extensive and demonstrable experience of caring for children from birth to 5 years Experience of team working Experience of planning and implementing appropriate activities Flexibility in working hours Bank Holiday Cover Professional attitude PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Good team player Ability to communicate with a range of people on a range of subjects Enthusiasm and patience Smart appearance Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Diploma minimum Level 3 in Early Years Childcare recognised qualifications Commitment for working towards Team Leader Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Good basic education (Maths and English GCSE or equivalent) Up to date and relevant Safeguarding Children certificate Desirable Paediatric First Aid certificate Food Hygiene certificate Experience Essential Extensive and demonstrable experience of caring for children from birth to 5 years Experience of team working Experience of planning and implementing appropriate activities Flexibility in working hours Bank Holiday Cover Professional attitude PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Good team player Ability to communicate with a range of people on a range of subjects Enthusiasm and patience Smart appearance Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address Royal Devon Hospital Exeter EX2 5DW Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)