SS1 Nursery Practitioner

JOBS 925; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Nursery Nurse responsible for the care and supervision of children. Duties include planning activities, maintaining development records, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate teamwork and positive behaviour management skills. This role provides an opportunity to positively influence the educational journey of children.

Qualifications

• Adherence to Policies & Procedures of Nursery and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Positive management of children's behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of children relating to their needs.
• Planning and preparation of activities for children's development.
• Keeping of development records and observations.
• Monitoring accident, incident, and risk assessment records.

Job description

Pay Rate Depending on Level of Qualification and Experience (Will be discussed with Manager)

The Nursery Nurse is responsible to the Manager and Deputy Manager.

Duties will include:

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.