Job Description - Level 2/3 Childcare Practitioner
This is an opportunity to join a forward thinking, highly motivated team of childcare practitioners. Our nurseries are dedicated to providing children with the best possible care and early years education and to working with staff to enhance their skills and knowledge to be the best they can be.
Requirements;
- Job Type: Full Time Permanent
- Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
- Expected hours: 42.5 per week
- Shift pattern - Monday - Friday Combination of 8am - 5pm or 9am - 6pm
Main Duties/responsibilities include:
? Provide the highest level of care for the children within the designated room.
? Take responsibility for the development and education of the children, setting up age appropriate, engaging indoor/outdoor play activities
? Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and ensure the protection of all children within the setting accordingly
? Maintain the security of the children at all times and report hazards to the supervisor or manager
? Ensure high standards of cleanliness at all times undertaking cleaning duties as required
? Attend to first aid needs, as required and attend regularly training to ensure skills and knowledge are up to date
? Prepare and supervise drinks, morning snacks & tea; serve and supervise lunch, wiping the tables and clearing away including disinfecting all chairs and tables and washing the floor
? Monitor sleeps
? Form positive relationships with parents and assist with their enquiries.
? Answer the telephone in an appropriate manner and record/report details as necessary
? Care for nursery pets as required
? A good knowledge of early childhood development and and understanding of childcare policies and procedures
? Make and record observations of the children and contribute to the planning of play activities that are stimulating and specific to the needs and abilities of the children.
? Supervise and assist the children in clearing away activities and ensure that all the equipment is stored correctly.
The successful candidate most hold a minimum of an NVQ Level CCLD or equivalent and have experience of working in a busy nursery environment
The successful candidate must be flexible and reliable and have genuine passion for working in Early Years education and care.
Benefits
? 50% staff discount for childcare
? Company events
? Company pension
? On-site parking
? Employee Assistance Programme
Work Location: In person
Expected start date:ASAP
At Riverside Nursery School we strive to provide the children in our care with the best possible foundation for the start of their educational journey. We know that high quality early years provision is essential for children’s development. Our curriculum celebrates the fact that all children are unique and all children are valued as individuals and will be treated equally and with respect.
We understand the value of good relationships with parents and acknowledge that working together is vital for the best outcomes for the children. We believe in equality for all regardless of gender, ability, religion, race, or creed and understand that children develop and learn at different rates. We recognise the importance of British Values and are committed to embedding these values throughout our teaching and learning practices.