SS1 Nursery Practitioner. Job in Southend-on-sea Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A local nursery in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a dedicated Nursery Nurse to supervise and care for children. Responsibilities include planning activities tailored to children's needs, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in play areas. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in childcare and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education or childcare.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and early years frameworks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision for children's emotional and physical needs.
• Plan and prepare activities to meet children's individual needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and procedures.

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.