Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 Qualified

Job Category

Education Qualified

Location

Chestnut Grove, Penge, London, SE208PD

United Kingdom

Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 36

Salary

£13.11 Per hour

MAIN PURPOSE

To work as part of a team providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can develop to their full potential

To plan and deliver care and education that meets the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

To be flexible and willing to work in all areas of the nursery

Maintain and develop good communication with colleagues, children, parent/carers and other professionals

To work in partnership with all outside agencies for the best possible outcome for the individual child.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Able to engage with and relate to young children Good communication skills, both oral and written[1] Able to work as a team member providing support and help to colleagues. Confident to engage parents, carers and other professionals Ability to work closely with parents/carers in confidence

KNOWLEDGE of Current childcare legislation The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to implement it in practice. A clear understanding of child protection processes and procedures. A clear understanding of child development, care, learning and play.

A clear understanding of what equal opportunities and diversity means how inclusion can be promoted within a nursery.

EXPERIENCE of Working/volunteering in a Day Nursery or pre-school settingWorking/volunteering with children aged 0-5 years

QUALIFICATIONS Must hold a recognised, full and relevant level three or above childcare qualification and have significant relevant experience. Current paediatric First Aid Certificate

SPECIAL CONDITIONS Able to work flexibly and to changing shift patterns between the hours of 7.45 am and 6.15 pm Monday to Friday Availability to occasionally undertake duties outside normal working hours. An enhanced DBS check will be an essential requirement of this post