Early Years Practitioner

Our client a lovely setting based in the Ware and Hoddesdon area are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Nurse who will be reporting into a Room Leader.   Job Summary
To work as a member of the Nursery Team to ensure that all children attending the setting receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences. To be responsible for meeting the requirements of regulatory bodies with relation to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) matters, special needs, safeguarding, Health and Safety and to ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to.   Key Responsibilities
• To assist in ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, happy and stimulating environment that is appropriate for individual children and enables them to meet their full potential.
• Ensuring that at all times the Welfare and Learning development requirements are met.
• Plan appropriately for children using the EYFS curriculum for guidance.
• Maintain accurate and effective children’s records.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers.
• Ensure children’s needs are met including SEN and Safeguarding.
• Work with other agencies including area SENCOs, EYFS advisors and health professionals as appropriate.
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
• Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures relating to the nursery.
• Operate the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by management.
 
Essential Criteria Relevant Experience 
Experience of working with children 0-5 years.
Education and Training 
A Childcare and Education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3
English Language GCSE Grade C(or above)
Mathematics GCSE Grade C (or above) Current First Aid at Work qualification.
Knowledge 
A sound knowledge of childcare development from birth to five years.
 A knowledge and understanding of research related to childcare and education.
Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
Knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS.
An understanding of a play based approach to children’s learning and development. 
Understanding of the role of the “Key Person”.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
 
Skills and Ability 
Good communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies.
 
Other requirements 
An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
An understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.
A willingness to undertake further training including some evenings and weekends. Tigerlily Childcare are here to help you to make the right choice in your next career move - if you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.