At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and implement engaging activities for children, ensuring their development and safety.
- Company: A nurturing nursery dedicated to providing high-quality early years education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enjoy a fulfilling role in early childhood education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in childcare.
- Qualifications: Level Three qualification in childcare and a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 13.6 - 13.6 £ per hour.
Main Purpose: We would like to hire a Nursery Practitioner, Level Three qualified, to work in our nursery for 36 hours per week on shifts between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm for up to six months.
PAYE: £13.60 per hour
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Plan, implement and evaluate activities to ensure all children have access to high quality experiences and opportunities that cover all areas of the EYFS, working with the Quality team and other partners.
- Ensure all policies, practices, procedures and curriculum planning are delivered to reflect diversity and consider the needs of each individual child.
- Act as a key person for a group of children, working in partnership with parents/carers to ensure all children achieve their full potential.
- Carry out and record observations on the children's play, behaviour and development using statutory and non‐statutory guidance.
- Maintain the children's Learning Journals and share information with parents/carers.
- Support parents/carers to support children's learning at home.
- Carry out regular risk assessments to ensure children are offered a safe environment.
- Be aware of children's dietary, cultural, personal and medical needs.
- Maintain suitable nursery routines while also considering the individual child's needs.
- Display children's work and acknowledge achievements.
- Attend and participate in all day nursery meetings as requested, including supervision, parent/care meetings and staff meetings.
- With the deputy, supervise and support all students in the nursery, including completing assessments.
- Attend statutory Safeguarding Children training and work within the guidelines on Safeguarding Children.
- Report any potential safeguarding concerns to the Nursery Manager/Deputy, record and monitor, with action taken where appropriate.
- Observe, record chronologically and implement any safeguarding issues, attend Case Conferences and other multi‐agency meetings when required and as directed by the Nursery Manager or Deputy.
- Support and advise parents/carers in all areas of childcare both within the nursery and through home visits as directed by the Nursery Manager/Deputy, if required.
- Act as a positive role model to promote effective relationships and interaction between staff, parents/carers and children.
- Respect confidentiality at all times, both written and verbal with the staff team and with parents/carers and outside agencies.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post.
- Comply with all statutory Council requirements and policies.
- Undertake any other duties within the nursery as requested by the Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Practitioner (Room Leader).
Contacts and Relationships: Work in partnership with Parents, Carers and other professionals.
OR103686 – Nursery Practitioner in London employer: Carrington Blake Recruitment
Join our vibrant nursery team as a Nursery Practitioner, where we prioritise a nurturing and inclusive environment for both children and staff. With a commitment to professional development, we offer ongoing training opportunities and a supportive work culture that values collaboration and creativity. Located in a community-focused area, our nursery provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career.
Contact Details:
Carrington Blake Recruitment Recruitment Team
