Early years educator

Little Corkers Day Nursery; Stainforth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare facility in Stainforth is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to provide high-quality care for children aged 2-5 years. Candidates should be able to implement the curriculum and daily routines while building trusting relationships with parents. Responsibilities include personal care, supporting children's development, and maintaining a clean environment. The position is term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare for children aged 2-5 years.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for children aged 2-5 years.
• Implement the curriculum and daily routines.
• Act as a 'key person' for a group of children.
• Discuss developmental concerns with the SENCO.
• Prepare and serve snacks and lunches as needed.
• Provide personal care such as changing and washing.

Job description

Overview

Nursery Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children aged 2-5 years. The practitioner may work in the 2-3 room or the 3-5 room depending on the needs of the setting and staffing ratios.
• Work as part of a small team, implementing the curriculum and the daily routine of the setting.
• Act as a 'key person' and be assigned a group of key children to observe and plan for developmentally appropriate activities; plans should be added to the room's weekly planning for the children.
• Discuss any developmental concerns with the setting SENCO.
• Build good, trusting relationships with parents and carers to discuss development and provide daily feedback regarding their child.
• Read and understand all policies implemented by the setting, including health and safety policies.
• Be involved with the preparation and serving of snacks and possibly lunches.
• Tidy away and clean daily activities and prepare the setting for the next day; cleaning of setting and resources may be necessary, especially during illness outbreaks.
• Provide personal care such as nappy changing, changing of clothes, and assisting with washing hands/faces regularly throughout the day.

Notes

Please note our nursery is Term time only.