Nursery Practitioner - Nurseries - 42272 - Grade 3 in Belsize Park

Responsibilities

• Provide high‐quality, positive care for children through social, emotional, educational and practical interaction, nurturing and guidance.
• Follow the policies and procedures and comply with the Children Act (2006), Health and Safety legislation and the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage, including ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
• Ensure the children are kept safe, are well, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.
• Implement the key worker system to address the individual needs of each child, their family and carers.
• Have an awareness of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice.
• Undertake observation and assessment of children's learning and development, keeping records up‐to‐date, of a high standard and shared effectively.
• Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their child's day and progress.
• Organise, maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child‐friendly environment.
• Plan, prepare and supervise activities such as arts and craft, cooking, reading, music, outdoor and physical activities both indoors and out.
• Clean and maintain toys and equipment in a safe manner.
• Feed babies and young children, ensuring their nutritional needs are met and complying with Food Safety Regulations.
• Change nappies and support children with potty training and toileting.
• Help children to learn social, emotional, numeracy, language and practical skills.
• Work with nursery staff to provide a high‐quality nursery service.
• Work with outside professional bodies and agencies as appropriate.
• Implement the daily routine of the nursery.
• Participate in meetings.
• Follow the nursery's practices, processes and procedures – e.g. positive behaviour management techniques.
• Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required.
• Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children, complying with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversity.
• Undertake a range of activities within the nursery that are allocated on a daily basis or by pre‐determined routines and frameworks, completing tasks within specified timeframes where required.

Qualifications

• Childcare and Education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent Level 1 qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail and a can‐do attitude.
• Experience of working with children from birth to 5 years and positive behaviour management.
• Knowledge of developments in early years education and willingness to undertake training.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations, Ofsted requirements, inspection criteria and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Understanding of how to ensure health and safety and hygiene in a childcare setting.
• Understanding of and commitment to Child Protection procedures.
• Physical and mental suitability to care for children, including the ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to promote good practice in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate well and work well with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to write legibly and present information well.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to learn and understand how diversity considerations affect early years childcare.
• Ability and willingness to take on duties as required.
• A sound understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and anti‐bias.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check covering all names used. This role is based at The Oaks Day Nursery, Selly Oak.