Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Your Care Jobs Ltd

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Your Care Jobs Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years practitioner to join a nursery in the United Kingdom. You will support the Room Leader to ensure a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 and contribute to positive partnerships with parents.

Essentially you will apply EYFS knowledge, observe and plan for key children, and maintain accurate records while working as part of a supportive team committed to safeguarding and high-quality care.

Qualifications

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
Experience working in an early years setting.
Experience as a Key Person.
Knowledge of safeguarding and welfare requirements.
Experience of observation, assessment and planning.

Responsibilities

Support the Room Leader in the effective daily operation of the room.
Maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety throughout the nursery.
Plan, deliver and evaluate activities that support children's learning and development in line with EYFS.
Complete accurate observations, assessments and planning for key children.
Maintain children's learning journals and development records.
Build warm, professional relationships with parents and carers.
Support children with additional needs and work with external professionals as required.
Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Skills

Key Person experience

Observation & Planning

Teamwork

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 2 EYFS qualification

Level 3 EYFS qualification

EYFS knowledge

GCSE English/Maths C/4+

Tools

Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Training

Food Hygiene Certificate

SEN experience

Job description

Overall Job Role

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.
To support the Room Leader with the effective day-to-day running of the room.
To ensure the room, resources and environment are safe, stimulating and appropriate for children, staff and visitors.
To develop positive partnerships with parents/carers to support children's learning and development.
To act as a Key Person, observing, assessing and planning for individual children in line with the EYFS.

Duties

To support the Room Leader in the effective daily operation of the room.
To have a sound knowledge of nursery policies, procedures and expectations.
To act as a positive role model for children and colleagues, demonstrating high-quality practice at all times.
To maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety, and security throughout the nursery.
To plan, deliver and evaluate activities that support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
To complete accurate observations, assessments and planning for key children, ensuring they make good progress.
To maintain children's learning journals and developmental records.
To build warm, professional relationships with parents and carers, sharing information regarding children's development and wellbeing.
To support children with additional needs and work alongside external professionals where required.
To uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
To promote equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the setting.
To contribute to team meetings, training and continuous professional development.
To work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency of practice across the nursery.
To undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by management.

Qualifications (Essential)