Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Baby Room Practitioner to join our team. You will provide high-quality care and education for babies aged 0–2 years, creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels secure, valued and supported to learn and develop.
Working as part of our friendly team, you will build strong relationships with children and their families, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to help every child reach their full potential.
Reporting to
Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and education for babies aged 0–2 years in line with the EYFS.
- Build warm, secure relationships with children, supporting their individual care routines and development.
- Act as a Key Person, observing children's progress and sharing information with parents and carers.
- Plan and provide engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play.
- Work in partnership with parents and colleagues to support each child's wellbeing and development.
- Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment, following health, safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.
- Promote inclusion, ensuring every child is valued and supported as an individual.
- Keep accurate records and maintain confidentiality.
- Attend training and staff meetings, contributing positively to the nursery team.
- Support the day-to-day running of the baby room and undertake other reasonable duties as required.
Education and Training
1. Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 2 qualification
2. DBS enhanced check.
3. Evidence of ongoing personal development training
4. Desire to continue with professional development
5. Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate (training will be provided if necessary)
6. Recent Safeguarding certificate (training will be provided if necessary)
7. Basic Food Hygiene (training will be provided if necessary)
Experience
8. Experience in working with children
9. Experience of working in an early years setting
10. Experience of implementation of EYFS
11. Experience of working in partnership with parents
General and Special Knowledge
12. Knowledge of legislation relevant to Early Years such as EYFS, SEN, safeguarding, Childcare Act 2006 (amended 2018)
13. Knowledge of Child Development and children's needs
14. Ability to work with parents/carers/families to encourage partnership working
Skills and Abilities
15. Ability to communicate well with adults and children
16. Ability to work as part of a team
17. Ability to write legibly
18. Good presentation skills
19. Possess a level of general computer literacy with a range of IT skills.
20. Good organisational skills
21. Ability to demonstrate creative abilities
Any Additional Factors
22. Understanding of Equal Opportunities
23. Awareness of Health & Safety and practical Hygiene issues
24. Ability, flexibility and willingness to take on other responsibilities or duties as deemed necessary
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Mattishall for this job?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- baby room: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
