Nursery Practitioner | EYFS & Child Development Lead

JOBS 925; Essex; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBS 925 is seeking a Nursery Nurse to support the Manager and Deputy Manager in delivering high-quality care for young children at our Essex nursery. The role focuses on safeguarding, confidentiality, teamwork and meeting each child’s developmental needs.

You will plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, communicate with parents, and help maintain records and a positive learning environment. A supportive team and compliance with statutory requirements are essential.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Nursery and compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Ofsted and the EYFS.
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
• Working as part of a team.
• The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
• The planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
• Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
• Keeping of development records and observations.
• Positive management of children's behaviour.
• Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment.
• Supervision and effective mentoring of Nursery Assistants and Students.
• Providing a good role model for Nursery Assistants and Students and helping new staff to fit into the nursery.
• Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
• Supervision of meals and mealtimes and, where appropriate, preparation of babies' bottles.
• Laundry duties.
• Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Participating in regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Deputy Manager and Manager.

Job description

JOBS 925 is seeking a Nursery Nurse to support the Manager and Deputy Manager in delivering high-quality care for young children at our Essex nursery. The role focuses on safeguarding, confidentiality, teamwork and meeting each child’s developmental needs.

You will plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, communicate with parents, and help maintain records and a positive learning environment. A supportive team and compliance with statutory requirements are essential.