Role Purpose

To work alongside the nursery team ensuing that children receive the highest standards of care and which they are safe and happy at all times.

To provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and all experiences on offer to the children.

To comply with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and all relevant legislation.

To observe and reflect on children's play routine thereby planning a resourceful and challenging environment which supports and extends areas of children's learning.

To maintain accurate and effective records.

To plan and prepare suitable opportunities for the children to learn and develop and ensure that they are challenged at each stage of their development; and to ensure that there is appropriate planning and preparation in those regards.

To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

To ensure that the needs of the children are met at all times and ensure they are kept safe and when necessary follow Safeguarding, Child Protection and Whistleblowing Policies and Procedures.

To ensure children are treated as individuals and provide all children with an atmosphere where they are valued with the opportunity to develop a positive sense of identity to help them develop a positive self -image.

To ensure the effective implementation of Key Person Policies and Procedures and to be the named Key Person to a small group of children.

To demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.

To identify and report the need for any additional support as early as possible and work alongside professionals to support the child and their family.

To develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, area SENCO and all other agencies.

To ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are completed with.

To attend monthly meetings and raining sessions outside normal working hours.

Health and Safety

Marketing and Customer Care

Operational

Staff

Communication

General

To remain up to date with current developments in childcare and education.

To maintain a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery.

To undertake as shared responsibly for health and safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.

To ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times.

To adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, manage risk and ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately.

To be fully aware of all Emergency and Security Policies and Procedures.

To implement the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in all areas of the nursery.

To assist in maintaining the nursery buildings, resources and equipment to a high standard reporting maintenance or cleaning issues appropriately and promptly.

To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.

To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.

To work with the management and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and

assist in the implementation of any recommendations.

To attend out of work activities such open days, training etc.

To work as part of a team

To support and mentor students.

To participate in all self-development activities including appraisals, supervisions etc.

To develop and promote parental partnership and high involvement.

To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the management.

To adhere to all Policies and Procedures at all times.

To ensure that Policies and Procedures on Equal Opportunities are adhered to at all times.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

Personal Specification

Essential

Education and Qualifications

• Level Three in Early Years (as defined by the Workforce Development

Council)

Experience, knowledge and skills

General

/ Experience within a nursery

environment (for the under two's room this must include under two experience).

/ A sound knowledge of child

development for children from birth to five years.

v A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Curriculum.

/ An understanding of play based approach to children's learning and development.

/ Understanding of the role of key

person.

Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child

Protection procedures.

v Ability to effectively communicate with adults and children both written and verbally.

/ Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies.

v An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities.

v The ability to work as part of a team.

Good organisational skills. v A willingness to undertake further relevant training including some evenings and weekends.

Committed

v Loyal

• Honest v Flexible

/ Caring and patient

Good professional attitude

/ Good personal hygiene

/ Can work on own initiative

• Positive attitude

Aware of equal opportunities / Self-confident and motivated

/ Approachable

Desirable

/ Any other related training such as First

Aid

• Minimum of 1 year post qualifying experience working with children from

0-5 years

/ An Understanding of Health and Safety

in the workplace