Level 3 Qualified Eatly Years Practitioner / 695 days ago

Level 3 Qualified Eatly Years Practitioner

24 Wainman Road Peterborough, Peterborough PE2 7BU, United Kingdom

40 hrs Per Week which can be worked over 4 or 5 days

Main purpose of the position
The Early Years Educator is a key member of the early years’ team and is responsible for delivering high quality care and learning opportunities for children based on their needs and interests.Your role is to offer children and families a safe, secure, caring and supportive environment and work in line with Apricot Nursery Group’s policies, procedures and ethos.

Supervisory responsibility
This role does not directly supervise other employees.

Promote positive relationships in the early years’ setting.

Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.

Support the children’s development, learning and play.

Support children and families by building relationships.

Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork.

To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.

To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.

To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.

To embrace, understand and promote Hamilton Nurseries ethos and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.

Performance requirements

To reinforce nursery policies and procedures at all times and deal with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner.

Be an advocate to promote our company ethos both within the nursery and on a wider scale

Promote equality and diversity within the nursery, challenging any behaviour which does not support our Inclusive Practice and Equal Opportunities Policy.

To be part of a team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Activities should take into account children’s abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds.

To support the nursery’s commitment to safeguarding children by following the Company’s Safeguarding Children Policy & Procedures and the guidance from the Local Authority Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB).

To be flexible within working practise of the nursery and be prepared to help where needed; including undertaking domestic jobs within the nursery e.g. Preparation of snacks, cleaning on equipment, putting bins out etc. To also be flexible with regards to working in different rooms as and when required to ensure effective operation of the nursery.

Respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality.

Work well as part of a team.

Work with the team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

Support the Nursery Manager/Deputy and work as a team to ensure a good or better Ofsted inspection outcome.

Attend staff meetings and training sessions necessary for continuing professional development.

Participate in all self-development activities including appraisals and supervisions. To recognise the importance of reflective practice in your professional development and to actively participate in reflective activities.

Maintain staff ratios in accordance with statutory regulations.

Care and education

Reflect on daily practice and identify areas for continual improvement.

To ensure that all children are treated as individuals and that we are supporting this through our approach to planning in line with the EYFS.

To work in partnership to ensure standards are continuously being met in line with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS.

To ensure that any identified development needs are raised with the Management Team.

To support all staff in ensuring that settling-in and transitions are well managed for all children, ensuring they are communicated to parents, carers and colleagues.

To ensure effective communication with staff and families through participation in staff meetings, parent’s evenings and any further events held by the nursery.

Deal with any parent/carer issues or concerns in a timely manner, escalating any issues to your Room Leader as necessary.

To support the planning and implementation of activities with individuals or groups of children; promoting effective teaching and learning.

To follow the guidance and requirements as set out in the EYFS.

To use professional knowledge of the individual and diverse ways that children learn and develop to meet their differing needs. To establish positive and sensitive relationships with children. To act as a role model and set achievable expectations.

To promote the inclusion of all children.

To meet the physical needs of children by encouraging good standards of personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence, health and wellbeing.

To provide support for the children’s emotional and social needs by implementing the principles for promoting positive behaviour and role modelling high standards in all aspects of their role and personal conduct.

Participate and support staff with recording children\’s development i.e posts and observations.

Have a child-centred approach to the running of the nursery.

Observe and plan appropriately for the children, building on individual children’s interests and the project approach.

To work alongside the Management Team to be responsible for Health & Safety Policies and Procedures at nursery.

To support the Management Team to ensure all paperwork is completed correctly.

Check premises daily and remove or action any potential hazards.

To ensure the health & safety of all staff, children and visitors by ensuring policies on security and safety are adhered to at all times e.g. Ensuring visitors have signed in and ID checks have been carried out.

Raise any maintenance concerns to the Nursery Manager in due course and keep an ongoing record of this.

To work with your room team to develop an enabling environment that is child-led, using both indoor and outdoor spaces effectively. To continually reflect on this environment to ensure it reflects children’s current interests

To ensure that you have an excellent understanding and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Health & Safety e.g. Risk Assessments, COSHH etc.

To promote good hygiene practices in the nursery and maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Sustainability

To support business decisions made by the Management Team to ensure sustainability is maintained.

To work in partnership with the Management Team to ensure that the nursery is effectively marketed and that you act as an advocate for the setting.

To offer excellent levels of customer service to all visitors.

To work in partnership with parents and carers. To provide objective and accurate feedback to parents and carers to support the child’s learning and next steps.

To work in partnership with other professionals (Family Support, Speech Therapists and SENCO etc.) to support the child’s learning and next steps.

Attend parent’s evenings and meetings as required.

General

Abide by the Apricot Nursery Group’s Policies and Procedures at all times, maintaining a professional approach, behaviour and confidentiality at all times.

Act as a representative of your nursery and the Company, promoting a professional image at all times.

To have awareness of any legislation relating to your role.

Show a willingness to undertake additional roles to meet the needs of the nursery, children and colleagues.

Keep your job knowledge up to date through in house and external training, showing a commitment to professional development.

Location

Company Description:

Childcare Provider Peterborough

As a leading childcare provider in Peterborough, our childcare ensures our child is provided with the best start in life. Also, we offer a full preschool service from the age of 3 months until the start of primary school.

As a parent you naturally expect the best for your child and we know that nothing less is good enough. Furthermore, our nursery staff work hard to provide the best environment to learn in a friendly and secure environment. Therefore, our aim is that children leave Apricot Nursery Peterborough at the end of each day feeling happy and confident. We also encourage positive relationships throughout the nursery.

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Date Posted 6 September, 2023

Location Peterborough,United Kingdom

Job Title Level 3 Qualified Eatly Years Practitioner

Experience 1

Qualification Level 3

Offered Salary £22000

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Level 3 Qualified Eatly Years Practitioner

Company Broadway Nursery

Email rachael@apricotnursery.co.uk

Address 24 Wainman Road Peterborough, Peterborough PE2 7BU, United Kingdom

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