Nursery Practitioner

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Blossoms Nursery is hiring experienced practitioners to care for children aged 0-5 in an Outstanding environment. This full-time, permanent role requires a Level 2 or 3 qualification and involves planning educational activities, safeguarding, and fostering positive relationships with families. Ideal candidates will be committed to professional development and enthusiastic about working in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Completion of a satisfactory DBS check.
• Enrolment on pediatric First Aid course within the first 3 months.

Responsibilities

• To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old.
• To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities.
• To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification

Job description

Little Blossoms Nursery is looking for experienced practitioners to join the team at our Outstanding Nursery

Vacancy

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.25 per hour

Qualification: Level 2 or 3

Shifts: 8-6pm

Safeguarding

Little Blossoms is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in its care. All staff, volunteers and students, regardless of roles and responsibilities, are expected to share this commitment and make it their highest priority. NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders that have been made against them. As the position involves close contact with children, all suitable applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Main Duties

1. To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs.

2. To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children.

3. To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care.

4. To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.

5. To be a key person to an allocated number of children and their families.

6. To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress.

7. Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child.

8. To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.

9. To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures.

10. To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times.

11. To attend regular team meetings.

12. To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

13. To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements.

14. To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate.

15. To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager.

Essential Criteria

? Must be eligible to work in the UK. ? Completion of a satisfactory DBS check and registration with the update service. ? Enrolment on paediatric First Aid course within the first 3 months. ? Completion of a relevant Safeguarding course. ? A willingness to undertake any further training, including some evenings and weekends