We are looking for a kind, caring, enthusiastic practitioner to join the team here at Hopscotch Nursery & Pre School. We are looking for a candidate to promote and support the development of an innovative approach to children’s learning based on a model that includes a respectful image of children as competent and capable, in an inclusive environment.
Requirements;
- Level 2/3 in Childcare
- Flexible working hours to he nursery needs
- Full time / Part time
- Previous experience working with children ages 0-5 in a professional environment
- Can accept level 2 (with a minimum of 3 years experience) or unqualified, so long as they have a degree and are looking to complete the Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT)
Key Areas
1. To provide a stimulating, safe, caring and inclusive environment. To ensure all children’s social and emotional and physical wellbeing.
2. To support children in all 7 areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage through stimulating and fun activities planned around the children’s individual interests.
3. To develop strong working relationships with parents as partners in their child’s development.
4. To write observations and reports (including 2-year-old progress checks), these should be kept up to date to ensure any concerns are highlighted and parents are informed of their child’s progress.
5. To liaise with colleagues to plan and implement developmental programmes for the children.
6. To proactively promote an inclusive environment in the setting welcoming all children and ensuring no child is discriminated on the grounds of disability, race, gender or cultural background.
7. To facilitate a creative and innovative range of play and learning experiences for children, making full use of the indoor and outdoor environment throughout the year.
8. To ensure that all Safeguarding Children Board procedures relating to child protection are adhered to as necessary and have a valid DBS.
9. To work alongside and support trainees, students and volunteers.
10. To attend monthly staff meetings as necessary
All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check to protect our children and families and we work with
It is important to us that you as parents understand our aims in supporting your child to reach their achievements for this following year and make many friends along the way. We allow the children to create new friendships independently by providing many free play opportunities throughout the day.
Building up their confidence throughout preschool, helping them to understand boundaries and social expectations amongst others, is hugely important in order for them to create new friends and thus grow in confidence. This, in the long run, means they're more likely to accomplish higher achievements academically. With self-confidence, children are more likely to 'have a go' and tend to have a more 'daring' attitude towards new and unfamiliar situations, such as starting school.