Overview
The job role is 5 days a week
We are a small children's day nursery and preschool, set in the beautiful village of Inkberrow, Worcestershire.
Our settings are a 'home from home' and we pride ourselves in offering a stimulating environment that is both educational and caring for our babies and children from 12 weeks to 4 years of age. We're looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and welcoming team!
Duties
Activity Planning
1. To provide a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of age groups
2. Preparing activities, organising programmes/ themes and arranging equipment
3. To ensure that all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in
Liaison
1. To help to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring needs
2. To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships
3. To share good practice with other staff as needed
Supervision and care of children
1. Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities
2. Ensure that risk assessments are completed prior to commencing activities with children
3. Ensure that food preparation and handling within the setting is carried out within the guidelines set out by our policies and procedures
4. Where food is provided, to ensure that it is balanced and healthy in accordance with recommended dietary requirements
5. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe setting policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.
Direct Playwork
1. To plan wide range of creative and enjoyable activities
2. Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs
3. To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish
Other
1. To undertake continuous professional development, including short courses and qualifications relevant to a Practitioner
2. To promote the aims and objectives of the Setting
3. To understand and adhere to Setting policies, procedures and standards at all times
4. To ensure the Setting offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and food hygiene at all times
5. To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment
6. Recording accidents in the accident book
7. Ensure children are collected in strict accordance with the Setting’s Child Collection Policy
8. To ensure the Setting offers a high quality, inclusive environment which meets the needs of all children, regardless of culture, religion, and physical or emotional development
9. To ensure confidentially within the Setting at all times
10. To participate in activities which fall outside of normal working hours as required, e.g. Training, Staff Meetings, fundraising events, etc.
11. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the Senior Manager and Deputy
Qualifications
- Level 3 Early Years Educator
- Experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is essential.
- A background in early childhood education or childcare is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- A proactive approach with a strong drive to ensure the highest standards of care.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
- A genuine passion for nurturing children's growth and development.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children while leading a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply for our Early Years Role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you level 3 Qualified?
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
