We are open to various contracted hours, (TBC) however, there may be an opportunity to increase if opening time becomes earlier.
At Playbox Preschool and Nursery we are looking for someone to be able to meet the below points.
1. To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the setting.
2. To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.
4. To build and maintain strong partnership working with parents to ensure all children are cared for.
5. To have experience working with children from 24 months - 48mths
6. To have at least a Level 3 in Childcare.
Main Duties of Nursery Practitioner:
· To be a good team member.
· To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
· To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g., over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
· To be involved in out-of-working hours activities, e.g., training, monthly staff meetings, summer events etc
· To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
· To work alongside the manager and staff team to a high standard.
· To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting.
· To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
· To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.
· To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.
· To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.