Nursery Practitioner

We are looking for qualified nursery practitioners to join our team.

Full time (8am - 6pm)

Must hold a Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification

To provide a safe, stimulating and caring Early Years learning environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years and to work in partnership with the Manager, Deputy Manager and Room Leader to promote and maintain high standards of professional outstanding practice.

• Working in partnership with and supporting the Room Leader/Senior EYE to ensure the daily running and administration of the classroom, to which you work in.
• Following the Policies & Procedures of the nursery and compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Ofsted and the National Standards.
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
• Consider all individual children’s care routines – nappies, toileting, bottles, sleep times, diets and meals etc.
• Ensuring safeguarding is at a high standard and reported in the correct process. It is your main duty of care.
• Remembering to complete specific daily admin to ensure children’s safety for example head count forms and risk assessments.
• Actively imputing on the planning sheet, setting up activities based around children’s interest and learning/development in all area’s development matters/EYFS.
• As a key person – educate, organize, monitor and nurture.
• Problem solve in all aspects of your day-to-day role and liaise with your immediate team when you’re unable to do this.
• Effectively communicate with your immediate and extended team and having a positive attitude throughout your working shift.
• Consistent and clear communication between parents/carers verbally and electronically.
• Creating parental partnerships with all children and families (no favoritism)
• Attending regular meetings and be pro-actively participate in them.
• Complete regular compulsory training and use it within your day-to-day job role.
• Maintain a high standard of learning, stimulation and continuity within your base room.
• Be an outstanding role model for Nursery Practitioners and Students.
• Proactively organize your classroom environment to a high standard with fun, stimulating and constant access to learning in all areas.
• Providing feedback to the Room Leader/Senior EYE on any issues relating to the nursery day.
• Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenge situations where racism or discrimination is displayed. (promoting diversity)
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Room Leader. Job Description Early Years Practitioner/Early Years Educator
• As part of your job description and following Bellissima’s belief of ‘no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing’ ensure you’re fully equipment for all weathers for indoor/outdoor play.
• Behavior management – refer to Bellissima policy and ensure this is consistent. (Patience, children learn at different levels)