• To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the Nursery.

   

  To give support to other personnel within the Nursery.

   

  To implement the daily routine in the base room.

• Main Duties
  

• To contribute to a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area, in conjunction with other staff.

   

  Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.

   

  Liaise with and support parents and other family members.

   

  To attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent's evenings, summer fayre, Christmas party, etc.

   

  To be flexible within working practices of Nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.

   

  Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled.

   

  Recording accidents in the accident book.

   

  Look upon the Nursery as a "whole", where can your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children.

   

  Ensure child is collected by someone known to Nursery.

   

  Preparation and completion of activities to suite the child's stage of development.

   

  To ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.

   

  Washing and changing children as required.

   

  Providing comfort and warmth to a poorly child.

   

  To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.

   

  To be aware of the high profile of the Nursery and to uphold it's standards at all times.

   

We are looking for a person who is experienced in working with children under five years of age. Qualifications such as the following are desirable although not essential: NVQ Level 2/3

B Tec Nursery Nursing

NNEB

PLA Diploma in pre-school practice

• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years

   

  Education/Training Qualifications (desirable but not essential)

   

  Level 2 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification

   

  NVQ

   

  Other acceptable qualifications (as stated by The Childcare Workforce development Council www.cwdcouncil.org.uk)

   

  First Aid Qualification

   

  Basic Food and Hygiene Certificate

   

   

• You will have a professional and mature approach to work.

   

  You will need to be flexible in relation to your working hours

   

  Reliable and conscientious in your care of the children

   

  You will need to be an effective team member.

   

  You will have an understanding of the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for children.

   

  Be prepared to undertake additional training, i.e. Child Protection, Equal Opportunities.

   

  You will need to be aware of the importance of working within set policies and guidelines.

   

  Be able to work as part of a professional Childcare team.

   

  Have a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality

   

  Have an understanding of children's needs and behaviour

   

  The ability to set appropriate limits for children

   

  To be able to help children respect people of different race, ability, gender, religion and culture.

   

  To be motivated and to motivate the children and staff.

   

  The ability to develop imaginative ideas

   

  To engender trust in the children and colleagues

   

  The ability to form caring and trusting relationships with the children and their families

   

  The ability to behave consistently in a caring and relaxed manner with the children

   

  Encourage children to respect others

   

  To be able to understand and meet the needs of individual children and their families