We are looking for a passionate, dedicated person to join our Nursery team on a maternity cover basis working 33 hours a week, term-time only. Cherry Class is a welcoming nursery that values the voice of every child. Caring and generous staff create a safe and stimulating environment where all children may flourish. Little ones are encouraged and supported to follow their individual interests, learn through play, develop confidence, and are challenged to reach their God-Given potential.
As a member of our team, you will work alongside the Nursery Teacher & Nursery Manager to provide quality education and care for children from 2 to 4 years old. Developing partnerships with parents and carers and acting as a key person to a group of children. We require all our staff to have a level 3 childcare qualification.
Duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
1. Planning and providing a caring and stimulating environment for the children
2. Observing and assessing children’s development and keeping accurate records
3. Working as part of a team
4. Supporting children’s learning through play and planned learning activities
5. Implementing and contributing to planned learning and play activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher/manager
6. Participating in planning and evaluating learning and play activities with the teacher/manager, providing feedback on pupil progress
7. Supporting the teacher in behaviour management of pupils according to Nursery policies
8. Tending to the pupils’ hygiene and personal care needs, including changing nappies
9. Acting as a key worker and carrying out key worker responsibilities
10. Understanding and complying with a range of School/Nursery policies and procedures including child protection, health & safety in order to maintain a safe and secure learning environment
11. Working in partnership with teachers/managers and other professional agencies to provide effective support with learning and play activities
12. Supporting pupils with SEND needs as appropriate
13. Providing basic first aid & administering medications in line with Nursery policy
If you are interested in this post, please contact Rachel Ward, Nursery Manager at nursery@newington.kent.sch.uk or 01795 842300 ext 3 to arrange a tour of the Nursery.
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