Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

Tenderlinks Day Nursery provides a nurturing environment that supports the development of strong foundations during the vital years of a child’s early education. The nursery provides the highest quality of learning and care, modelling the home environment, so children feel relaxed, secure and able to express themselves.

Tenderlinks’ priority is to make sure all the children are educationally stimulated, healthy, safe and happy.

As our ideal Nursery Practitioner, you will be creative, have high energy levels and enjoy having fun with your children. You will have a good knowledge of the EYFS and be able to contribute towards an environment for child-led, play-based learning. You will join a team that is hard-working, fun and believe in developing and supporting children's imagination, creativity and education.

Key Objectives:

• Assist with the effective daily supervision of the setting in accordance with the requirements of company policy, Act 1989, Ofsted, local education authority and other relevant legislation
• Ensure all agreed company policies and procedures are always adhered to in the nursery
• Take responsibility for the security and wellbeing of all children within the room

Responsibilities:

            Operational

• Deliver good practice regarding individual & group work with children
• To work within the room to ensure children’s care and learning needs are always met under the guidance of the room leader
• Develop excellent communications with parents/guardians encouraging them to participate in their child’s progress & development
• Develop excellent communications with all children and members of the team
• Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and company curriculum document, maintaining regular updates
• In consultation with the nursery manager and team formulate, operate & evaluate an annual programme of activities, suitable for the age range of children, following the guidelines for the implementation of “Early Years Foundation Framework” and the company’s curriculum document.
• To develop long term, medium and weekly activity plans to cover a range of abilities for all children in consultation with the staff team
• To organise and ensure all children’s individual plans
• Observe each child’s progress & report on achievements, looking for progression & continuity. Participate in a “key worker” system, & take a special interest in a specified number of children
• Ensure all your key children’s observations and folders are kept up to date
• Contribute to creating a stimulating & attractive classroom environment in conjunction with staff team
• Ensure you are working within all required standards; ratios & conditions of registration are maintained at all times with the room
• Assist with the organisation of and attend parent’s meetings & open days as required
• Assist with the preparation of the nursery for OFSTED inspections & action any recommendations made by the inspector, in consultation with the nursery manager
• Liaise regularly with the room leader to ensure high standards of work are maintained and any action plans devised are worked towards within time frame given.

Personnel

• Assist with the organisation of & attend regular staff meetings & appropriate training sessions, which ensure staff, are kept up to date on company policy & procedures & Ofsted requirements
• Ensure a good professional practice at all times within the nursery environment

Health & Safety

• Ensure that the highest standards of safety, security, hygiene, & cleanliness are always operated within the nursery, & in particular, within own room
• In the absence of the nursery manager and deputy manager, ensure that all security & safety systems are operational & used properly by all staff
• Always ensure the cleanliness of the children

General

• Adhere to all company policies & procedures including attendance at meetings, preparation of reports & any other duties as required
• Ensure the company’s equal opportunities policy is always adhered to

Essential Skills

A warm, caring, and patience nature

Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills

The ability to work with young children and their families in a sensitive and positive way

A sense of responsibility

Creative ideas for activities

An interest in child development

An awareness of child safety issues

The ability to work in a team

A willingness to develop your skills

Desirable Qualifications

The nursery will cover these qualifications for you should you require them:

NVQ Level 2 in Early Years or above

DBS (Disclosure Barring Service)

Food & Hygiene Certification

Paediatric First Aid Certification

Health & Safety Certificate

Safeguarding

Your Guide to Employee Benefits

Benefits available to employees following the introductory period:

Refer Bonus Scheme

If you know someone who would be a great fit for Tenderlinks Day Nursery, please send their CV through along with an introduction email.

• £1,000 for roles with a salary of less than £25,000
• £2,000 for roles with a salary of £25,000 and above

Pension Scheme

Tenderlinks will match your pension contribution up to 7.5% of your base salary each month

Personal Wellbeing Fund

You can claim up to £50 every calendar year to take part in any activity that personally develops your skill set or improves your wellbeing (it doesn’t have to be work related)

Annual Leave

You are entitled to 22 days annual leave per full year, plus the standard 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time)

Coffee, Breakfast and Snacks

We offer all employees free breakfast, coffee, and afternoon snacks on-site – Monday to Friday.

ARAG

All employees will have access to confidential counselling 365 days a year

Training

All training related to your job role will be covered by us. 

Childcare Club

Employee Benefits & Discount Portal

Access to over 600 discounts and offers available including top brands such as Apple, John Lewis and Ticket Master

Paid flu jabs

Once a year private paid flu jab

Birthday

Paid day off

Compassionate Leave

You are entitled to up to three days of paid compassionate leave at the manager’s discretion

Good Deed Day off

You are entitled to 1 day of paid leave each calendar year to volunteer or do a good deed for a registered charity or any non-profit organisation

Sickness

Employees will be entitled up to three days sick pay at full pay depending on your individual circumstances

Attendance Bonus

£150 paid if no sickness or unauthorised absence recorded for the term

Eye Tests

Once a year private paid eye test

DBS

We will cover the cost of registering your initial DBS

First Aid

The company will register you and assist you in completing your paediatric first aid training