Early Years Practitioner Casual (Qualified Level 2 or 3)
Hours available between 8.00-17.00, shifts may be given a week in advance as well as short notice cover as required.
Key Objectives
· To support the educational programmes in Alexandra House Nursery participating in the planning, preparation and practices. Contribute towards a stimulating, safe learning environment in which children’s welfare, learning and development needs are met in accordance with Company policies and procedures, all local authority and Ofsted regulations and the EYFS Framework.
· To ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all children attending Alexandra House Nursery
· To ensure all agreed quality and safety standards, policies and procedures are followed and maintained in the nursery at all times
· To provide quality learning and development for children in an inclusive, stimulating environment
Responsibilities
All Early Years Practitioners are expected to undertake the following tasks:
· Participate as a member of a team of adults working together to create an environment which promotes children’s development and learning
· Have knowledge and experience of delivering the EYFS
· Foster children’s growth, self esteem and independence
· Contribute to the planning and preparation of activities
· Attend regular staff meetings
· Contribute to observation and records of children’s development
· Encourage children’s learning in both English and their home language
· Foster effective links with parents/carers
· Be responsible for particular indoor and outdoor learning areas and activities planning and preparing appropriate materials as required
· Share responsibility for children’s daily care routines, encouraging and promoting children’s independence towards self care and self regulation
· Share responsibility for managing infection control procedures throughout the nursery environment
· Adhere to the Equal Opportunity and Anti Discriminatory Practice policy promoting positive behaviour and attitudes
· Adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure that the welfare requirements of the statutory framework (EYFS) are met
· Follow food hygiene procedures in line with current best practice
· Support children with special / additional needs and contribute to any specified programmes which assist their learning and development liaising with the SENCO.
· Assist in specified programmes e.g speech and language
· Provide comfort to sick children and administer First Aid as appropriate
· Administer medication when necessary in accordance with the setting policy and procedure
· Be aware of signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of abuse or harm. Be fully aware of and follow all child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.
Please email for an application pack.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
