Overall job role
- To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.
- To support the room manager with the daily running of the room
- To ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff and others.
- To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.
- To take on the role of being a key person, observing, assessing and planning for each individual child
Duties
- To support the management team with the effective daily running of your room
- To have a sound knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and expectations
- To act as an excellent role model to the staff team and children.
- To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery
- To play a part in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS for your key children
- To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
- To carry out observation, assessment and planning in your room, with your key children, ensuring all children are making progress
- To work with outside professionals where required
- To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families
- To work as part of the team within your room and within the wider setting
Qualifications (essential)
- Minimum level 3 in early years or equivalent
- Knowledge of the Early Years Sector
- Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE A-C or equivalent
Relevant experience and Skills (essential)
- Experience of working in a nursery or similar environment
- Experience of being a key person
- Some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage
- Experience of working in a team
Personal style and behaviour (essential)
• Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents
(Essential)
- Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records
- Basic Administrative and IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work on own initiative
- Calm and caring nature
- Empathy and understanding of children under 5
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible
Other useful skills (desirable)
- Paediatric first aid
- Safeguarding training
- Food hygiene
- Manual handling
- SENCO experience
Benefits
- Childcare Discount
- Company Pension
- Lots of training available
- Free and Confidential, Counselling helpline for staff members and family
- Exclusive staff benefit discount club