Early Years Practitioner, First Steps Nursery

To be aware of and act appropriately on Trust Safeguarding Children Policies and Procedures. Under the direction of the Advanced Early Years Practitioner, assist in the day-to-day running of the nursery in accordance with all Trust and Nursery policies and procedures. Sustain and develop good practice within the nursery by sharing responsibility in offering a stimulating environment for the children in your care, ensuring a contribution of ideas covering The New Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) so that a child can develop to the appropriate age and stage of development. Through observations on your key children, produce individual short and medium-term development plans.

As a key worker to a designated group of children, be responsible for the documentation of the children\’s Learning Journeys, enabling you to provide positive feedback to parents. Engage in all physical aspects of the children\’s health, well-being, care, and play, i.e., lifting, running, bending, sitting on the floor. Develop links with parents and encourage parental participation within the nursery.

Be understanding and receptive to parents\’ wishes. Offer encouragement and advice when appropriate. Be aware of the confidential aspects of work, treating all confidential information relating to the children, parents, staff, and professional contacts in a manner that will protect the individual. Follow all guidelines regarding the administration of medication as well as the daily health and safety checks made within the nursery.

Attend regular team meetings and annual staff training to maintain all annual statutory training including Safeguarding Children and Adults, Information Governance, Health and Safety, Manual Handling, Equal Opportunities, Hand Hygiene, and Fire Training.

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