Senior Nursery Practitioner

Caring Kindergartens Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Kindergartens Ltd is seeking staff with a Level 3 childcare qualification to join our supportive nursery team in the UK. You will observe and record progress, plan a variety of play activities, and work as a key worker to help each child progress within the EYFS framework.

We value strong communication, safeguarding awareness and reflective practice to provide a safe, caring environment for children and families. DBS clearance is required to work with our learners.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification recognised by the Department for Education.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent English language (spoken and written).
• Safeguarding practices knowledge.
• Experience in an early years setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and act as key worker for a group of children, observing, recording and assessing progress with observations and photos.
• Develop high quality interactions with children to extend thinking and learning.
• Plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences promoting physical, intellectual and emotional development.
• Ensure activities draw from children's next steps, observations and interests per EYFS.
• Support each child in developing self-esteem, confidence and competence.
• Provide a positive model of behaviour with children, families and colleagues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current issues through training and workshops.
• Adhere to hygiene standards per Caring Kindergartens policies.
• Collaborate with staff to create a positive nursery team.

Skills

Communication skills

Early years experience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

DBS clearance

Job description

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.

For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for.

Duties

• To leada team and actas key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence;
• To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning;
• To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional development;
• To ensure planned activities are drawn from children’s next steps, observations and interests as required within the EYFS framework;
• To support each child in developing self-esteem, confidence and feelings of competence;
• To provide a positive model of behaviour by treating children, families and one another with friendliness, care and courtesy;
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current issues, legislation and practices through attending regular training and workshops that promote personal and professional development;
• To be aware of hygiene standards and ensure that these are met in accordance with Caring Kindergartens policies;
• To work collaboratively with fellow colleagues to create a positive, proactive and effective nursery team.

To be successful in your application, you will need:

• A suitable Level 3 childcare qualification, recognised by the Department for Education.
• A good understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent understanding of the English language, spoken and written
• A good understanding of safeguarding practices
• Previous childcare experience in an early year setting
• Cleared DBS check
• The ability to extend children’s learning, through high quality experiences and activities
• Ability to manage a group of key children
• Good communication skills with both adult and children
• Be committed to reflective practice and self-development

Our safe and secure enabling environments ensure that fun and learning remains active and that everyone has the opportunity to develop through their own interests and deep level involvement.

The nursery is easily accessible from all local areas including surrounding villages.