Early Years Practitioner - Elite Employment : Job Details

We are recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner for our clients outstanding nursery based in Sowton.

Duties:

• To provide indoor and outdoor play experiences for the children in line with the policies of the Nursery and the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• To participate in activity planning and implementation under the supervision and direction of the Lead Practitioner.
• To help maintain the safety, security, physical and emotional welfare of the children in the Nursery and garden environments.
• To bring to the immediate attention of the Lead Practitioner and/or Manager, any incidents or accidents, any child’s failure to thrive and any equipment that may be of danger.
• To arrange for any individual to receive immediate first-aid and informing the Manager as appropriate.
• To work positively with team members.
• To follow the Safeguarding, Child Protection and Safer Working practice policies at all times. Taking any concerns regarding a health or/and wellbeing to your line manager or senior management.
• To act in the interests of your own safety & the safety of others at all times
• To attend training sessions and staff meetings as necessary.
• To support, supervise and assist all students in the Nursery, giving practical help and advice with assessments.
• To inform the Manager if staffing levels are not met because of an emergency.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of current childcare issues, legislation and practices.
• Anything else reasonably requested by the management of the organisation

Person Specification

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in childcare
• An understanding of the developmental needs of children.
• Basic Knowledge of health and safety
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice

Desirable:

• 2 years childcare experience
• Qualified Early Years Practitioner
• Knowledge of health and safety and ability to complete risk assessments (or willingness to train.
• Paediatric First Aid

Location: Sowton

Salary: £23795.20 - £25,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday