Nursery Officer post at St Thomas' Day Nursery, the early years setting of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on care, supervision and early years education for children from babies to age five, delivered through play-based activities and observation under the Early Years Foundation Stage. The post is a Band 3 role working with children with SEND and building partnerships with parents and colleagues. An NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent is required.
What the job involves
- Provide care and supervision for children aged 0-5 years
- Support children's learning and development under the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play
- Observe, monitor and record children's progress and developmental milestones
- Contribute to children's progress reviews
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
- Keep the nursery environment safe, clean and welcoming
- Promote children's health, well-being, independence and confidence
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and infection prevention procedures at all times
- Take part in training, supervision and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work collaboratively as part of the nursery team
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent
Experience
- Working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and welfare requirements
- Experience of working with children with SEND
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of safeguarding children policy and procedure in line with statutory requirements
- Good IT skills
- Working in partnership with parents
Nice to have
- Paediatric First Aid certificate
- Awareness of local and national childcare strategies
- Knowledge of sign language
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
