Nursery Practitioner / Bank staff

Kerens Gan Ltd; Helwith Bridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Helwith Bridge is looking for a dedicated nursery teacher to cover for absences and support children's development. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include planning activities, ensuring safety, and building relationships with families. A friendly, flexible approach and a valid DBS check are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check confirms suitability to work with children.
• Previous experience of working with young children is required.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover nursery teacher in their absence.
• Develop and maintain close relationships with children and families.
• Plan and evaluate engaging activities for children.
• Ensure health and safety in the nursery environment.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Main Duties

1. cover nursery tecaher in their absence
2. To develop and maintain close, confidential and professional relationships with children, parents/carers, staff, management and outside agencies;
3. To formulate, plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of activities suitable for the range of children attending - indoors, outdoors and in out-of-setting contexts - which are linked to the EYFS, provide a balance between child initiated and adult led experiences that enable children to develop and which meet their physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs;
4. To work as part of a team in a consistent way, implementing agreed policies and procedures and promoting the development of team decisions that are sanctioned by the management;
5. To form strong, constructive and supportive relationships with parents, carers and other family members and to encourage their involvement in all aspects of the nursery’s life;
6. To actively support the development of children’s language, communication and thinking skills;
7. To provide individual support to children with additional needs and provide information on their progress to parents, carers and outside agencies (if required);
8. To work to ensure that the nursery environment, equipment and resources are prepared, cleaned and maintained in accordance with the nursery’s Health and Safety Policy and OFSTED statutory guidance;
9. To be flexible within working practices in the setting, including undertaking domestic tasks when and where this is necessary, and to attend out of working hours activities (such as training sessions, staff meetings and parents evenings) when required;
10. To complete accurate and clear observations of children, assessments, children’s records and risk assessments, accident/incident reports etc., as necessary;
11. To ensure the safety and well-being of children, including recognition of signs that a child might be in danger or at risk of harm, and to promote the nursery’s safeguarding policy and practices;
12. To administer medicines and treatments under supervision;
13. To manage and support children’s personal, social and emotional development, including the promotion of positive behaviour strategies;
14. To perform other duties as directed by the management.

Person Specification

1. Willingness to learn.
2. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check which confirms suitability to work with children.
3. Previous experience of working with young children.
4. Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
5. Commitment to young children and families.
6. Friendly, flexible approach.
7. Health clearance for the job.
8. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
9. Good customer awareness.
10. Excellent communication skills for interacting with children, colleagues and parents.
11. Planning and organisational skills.
12. Time management skills and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Minimum full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (e.g. NVQ Level 3) or above.
2. Experience in childcare