Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Zero2Five are proud to be partnering with a quality nursery setting near Sittingbourne who are looking for an experienced Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their skilled team in delivering a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years

Key Responsibilities

• Over 2 years of experience working in nursery or childcare environments
• Holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare
• Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework, with the ability to create engaging learning opportunities
• Knowledgeable in safeguarding procedures and health & safety practices
• Displays a caring, nurturing, and positive attitude toward children
• Professional conduct with excellent communication skills

Requirements

• To help ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.

• To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. Recording and monitoring accident, incidents and risk assessments
• To be a key person for up to 12 children.

• To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families.
• To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives
• To work in partnership with senior management.
• To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
• To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies
• To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments
• To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the EYFS.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday scheme that increases with service (1 day added for every 3 years of service)
• 28 days leave per year
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Pension scheme

Apply online today or send your CV to keira@zero2five.co.uk and take the first step toward your next exciting career move.