Early Years Practitioner

Wainscot House Day Nursery is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ (2018) independent Day Nursery established for 31 years. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nursery practitioner to join our amazing, friendly team. If you have a passion for childcare and a desire to nurture young children, please apply to become part of the ‘Wainscot family’. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification

Full time / Part time / Job Share

8am - 6pm

4-5 days per week

£20,592 - £25,740 (Dependent on experience and qualification)

22.5 - 28 days holiday (Plus bank holidays)

Pension Scheme

Main Responsibilities :

• To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for children placed in the Day Nursery.
• To provide for children’s holistic development through the provision of an environment which fosters self-esteem and autonomy.
• To implement the daily routine in the base room under the supervision of the Room Leader.
• To implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum by taking an active part in the planning.
• To support children’s learning and development.
• To work alongside the Principal and her Management team in supporting the ethos of the Nursery at all times.

Main Duties :

• To operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of the children attending the Nursery, in conjunction with the Room Leader.
• To prepare the children’s developmental records and update these on a regular basis, monitor progression and incorporate next steps for learning through observation and assessment.
• To work in partnership with parents, guardians and other family members.
• To implement Individual Education Plans under the direction of the SENCo and Room Leader.
• To work alongside parents of children with special educational needs to achieve full integration within the Nursery.
• To implement the Keyworker system at all times and mentor practitioners whom are not familiar with this system.
• To attend staff meetings and training sessions outside of usual working hours in order to promote good practice.
• To implement Nursery policy and procedure at all times and ensure behaviour management strategies ae implemented in a positive way.
• To assess health and safety hazards on a daily basis and inform the Line Manager or the Management team of any immediate danger.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To undertake certain domestic duties within the Nursery eg preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment.
• To consistently promote inclusion, equality and diversity in professional practice.
• To work in partnership with the Principal and her Management team in supporting the philosophy and ethos of Wainscot Nursery