OR14013 – Nursery Bank Staff Level 3 Qualified (BR5)

Carrington Blake Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Nursery Practitioner in the City of London. The role involves planning and delivering care and education, observing children's development, and ensuring a safe and stimulating environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be flexible in their approach. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with children and enhance their development.

Qualifications

• Flexible and willing to work in all areas of the nursery.
• Ability to carry out and record observations on children’s play, behaviour, and development.
• Strong communication skills to work in partnership with parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities to ensure quality experiences for children.
• Ensure policies and practices reflect diversity and individual needs.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to provide a safe environment.

Job description

Overview

MAIN PURPOSE To work as part of a team providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can develop to their full potential To plan and deliver care and education that meets the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) To be flexible and willing to work in all areas of the nursery Maintain and develop good communication with colleagues, children, parent/carers and other professionals To work in partnership with all outside agencies for the best possible outcome for the individual child.

Details

Title: Nursery Practitioner

Department: Education and Care Service

Section: Early Years Team

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Responsibilities and duties

• To plan, implement and evaluate activities to ensure all children have access to high quality experiences and opportunities that cover all areas of the EYFS working with the Quality team and other partners
• To ensure all policies, practices, procedures and curriculum planning are delivered to reflect diversity and that they consider the needs of each individual child
• To regularly carry out and record observations on the children’s play, behaviour and development using the statutory and non-statutory guidance
• To work in partnership with parents/carers to support children’s learning at home
• To ensure children are offered a safe environment by carrying out regular risk assessments
• To be aware of children’s dietary, cultural, personal and medical needs
• To maintain suitable nursery routines whilst also considering the individual child’s needs
• To observe, record chronologically and implement any safeguarding issues
• To act as a positive role model to promote effective relationships and interaction between staff, parents/carers and children
• To respect confidentiality at all times, both written and verbal with the staff team and with parents/carers and outside agencies
• To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post
• To comply with all statutory Council requirements and policies
• To undertake any other duties within the nursery as requested by the Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Practitioner (Room Leader)