Job description
Temporary Nursery Nurse
We are currently recruiting for qualified Nursery Nurse's and Nursery Assistants (Level 2 or 3) for nurseries in the South West London area.
Benefits include :
- Great salary, £11.50-£15ph (with holiday pay), dependent on qualifications
- Flexible working hours
- Tinies treats and training academy
You will be working with a very caring and passionate team of consultants on a temporary basis.
Qualifications & skills required :
- Either NVQ Level 2 or 3 or Equivalent in Childcare and Education
- At least one years' experience working as a Nursery Nurse within an Early Years setting.
- Knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum
- A strong understanding of child development
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- A passion for working with children under 5
- An understanding for all nursery duties
- The ability to use your own initiative
Your role would include :
- Maintain and organise a clean, tidy, child-friendly environment
- Supervise activities, such as messy play, crafts, cooking, reading, and outdoor / physical pursuits
- Safeguard children at all times
- Cater for children with additional needs in an appropriate manner
- Encourage independent learning on a daily basis
- Feeding suitable meals, snacks and drinks
- Changing nappies or helping with potty / toilet training
- Teaching general life skills, such as basic hygiene and manners
- Working with any health and social care professionals, where necessary, and undertaking any relevant admin / paperwork
- Ensure regular communication and interaction with parents to update them on their child's progress.
- Take responsibility for a planned programme of activities for the children, following relevant curriculum guidelines.
- Assist children in gaining independence with in the class playground environment.
- To undertake, with other team members, the general care and maintenance of materials and equipment within a team
- To undertake duties as directed by teaching staff or head of rooms.
- Supporting workers in community settings
- Making and maintaining learning materials and resources.
- Child observations and record keeping.