Nursery Practitioner L2+
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Location: PE7
Working Hours: Term Time, 17.5 Hours per week
Salary: £9,248.75 Annually
Start Date: ASAP
Qualifications: Ideally Level 3, but open to Level 2 with experience
Job Purpose:
To be a proactive member of the nursery team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children are supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. The role involves working closely with the Nursery Management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with policies and procedures.
Safeguarding Requirement:
The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must share this commitment and follow the prescribed policies and procedures to promote a culture of safeguarding throughout the organization.
Main Duties:
Working with Children:
Act as a key person for a group of children, supporting their learning and development.
Plan stimulating and age-appropriate play and learning activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Conduct observations to assess children’s development, health, and well-being, maintaining accurate records via the nursery management system.
Supervise children, assessing risk to ensure a safe environment.
Foster positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring regular communication about their child’s progress.
Support children with special educational needs or disabilities, ensuring their individual needs are met.
Assist with snack preparation, taking into account dietary and allergy requirements.
Operational:
Contribute to the daily running of the room and planning of activities.
Adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the safe running of the setting.
Follow safeguarding procedures to ensure children’s welfare and safety.
Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents, and progress.
Share data on children’s progress and assist in planning activities and curriculum delivery.
Attend meetings with parents/carers to discuss child progress.
Implement the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Team Working:
Develop your role within the team, aligning with the Charity’s values and performance standards.
Offer support and guidance to volunteers, students, and work experience pupils.
Participate in regular supervisions, staff meetings, and training events.
Provide cover within the setting as needed and assist in different rooms when required.
Maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR regulations.
Equalities:
Respect and ensure equal opportunities for all children to learn and develop. Commitment to anti-racism and equality of opportunity is essential.
Policies and Procedures:
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures, including child protection, health & safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection.
Essential Criteria:
Sufficient understanding of English to ensure the well-being of children (as per EYFS).
Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
Current experience in the childcare and early years sector.
Knowledge of child development, safeguarding procedures, and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice.
Ability to conduct observations and assessments following EYFS guidelines.
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
Ability to work effectively in a team and engage positively with parents, carers, and external agencies.
Understanding of the impact of discriminatory experiences on children and commitment to providing a positive, inclusive environment.
Friendly, flexible approach, with a commitment to young children and families.
Desirable Criteria:
Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent) as defined by the DfE.
Experience or knowledge of the voluntary sector.
Benefits:
Childcare and Early Education Discount
Annual Leave (25 days plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time staff)
Extra Annual Leave for Long Service
Birthday Leave
Sickness Pay
Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme
In-house Training Programme
Learning Management System (LMS)
Educare Access
Mental Health First Aiders
Famly Access
Pension Scheme
Bereavement Leave and Pay
Discount on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Shift: 17.5Job Benefits:• Pension SchemeAnnual Leave (25 days plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time staff)Bereavement Leave and PayBirthday offChildcare disscountTraining OpportunitiesJob Certifications:Level 2+ Full and relevant Childcare CertificateLevel 3 Childcare Certificate Full and Relevant Apply Now Branch details for this job Tinies Cambridgeshire
Unit 20, Victoria Way, Office 4, Basepoint Business Centre
Kent, Kent, DA1 5FS
0203 691 8828
cambs@tinies.com
Posting Date:
31/01/2025Branch:
EnglandReferencenumber:
12000000000000033Postcode:
PE7Area:
PeterboroughSalary:
9248.75/AnnuallyStart Date:
31/01/2025Job Type:
Part TimeEducation:
Childcare certificate Nursery Practitioner L2+ Job Description Job Title: Early Years Educator (Nursery Practitioner)Location: PE7
Working Hours: Term Time, 17.5 Hours per week
Salary: £9,248.75 Annually
Start Date: ASAP
Qualifications: Ideally Level 3, but open to Level 2 with experience
Job Purpose:
To be a proactive member of the nursery team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children are supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. The role involves working closely with the Nursery Management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with policies and procedures.
Safeguarding Requirement:
The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must share this commitment and follow the prescribed policies and procedures to promote a culture of safeguarding throughout the organization.
Main Duties:
Working with Children:
Act as a key person for a group of children, supporting their learning and development.
Plan stimulating and age-appropriate play and learning activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Conduct observations to assess children’s development, health, and well-being, maintaining accurate records via the nursery management system.
Supervise children, assessing risk to ensure a safe environment.
Foster positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring regular communication about their child’s progress.
Support children with special educational needs or disabilities, ensuring their individual needs are met.
Assist with snack preparation, taking into account dietary and allergy requirements.
Operational:
Contribute to the daily running of the room and planning of activities.
Adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the safe running of the setting.
Follow safeguarding procedures to ensure children’s welfare and safety.
Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents, and progress.
Share data on children’s progress and assist in planning activities and curriculum delivery.
Attend meetings with parents/carers to discuss child progress.
Implement the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Team Working:
Develop your role within the team, aligning with the Charity’s values and performance standards.
Offer support and guidance to volunteers, students, and work experience pupils.
Participate in regular supervisions, staff meetings, and training events.
Provide cover within the setting as needed and assist in different rooms when required.
Maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR regulations.
Equalities:
Respect and ensure equal opportunities for all children to learn and develop. Commitment to anti-racism and equality of opportunity is essential.
Policies and Procedures:
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures, including child protection, health & safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection.
Essential Criteria:
Sufficient understanding of English to ensure the well-being of children (as per EYFS).
Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
Current experience in the childcare and early years sector.
Knowledge of child development, safeguarding procedures, and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice.
Ability to conduct observations and assessments following EYFS guidelines.
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
Ability to work effectively in a team and engage positively with parents, carers, and external agencies.
Understanding of the impact of discriminatory experiences on children and commitment to providing a positive, inclusive environment.
Friendly, flexible approach, with a commitment to young children and families.
Desirable Criteria:
Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent) as defined by the DfE.
Experience or knowledge of the voluntary sector.
Benefits:
Childcare and Early Education Discount
Annual Leave (25 days plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time staff)
Extra Annual Leave for Long Service
Birthday Leave
Sickness Pay
Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme
In-house Training Programme
Learning Management System (LMS)
Educare Access
Mental Health First Aiders
Famly Access
Pension Scheme
Bereavement Leave and Pay
Discount on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Shift: 17.5Job Benefits:• Pension SchemeAnnual Leave (25 days plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time staff)Bereavement Leave and PayBirthday offChildcare disscountTraining OpportunitiesJob Certifications:Level 2+ Full and relevant Childcare CertificateLevel 3 Childcare Certificate Full and Relevant Apply Now Branch details for this job Tinies Cambridgeshire
Unit 20, Victoria Way, Office 4, Basepoint Business Centre
Kent, Kent, DA1 5FS
0203 691 8828
cambs@tinies.com
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