Early Years Practitioner

Job summary

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER / NURSERY NURSE

FULL TIME & PART TIME

Job Overview
-To provide the highest levels of care and education for all children attending the setting.
Aims

-Provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of all children

-Adhere to all company policies and procedures at all times

-Acquire and maintain positive working partnerships with staff, parents and carers
Key Responsibilities

-Adhere to all company policies and procedures

-Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice,
environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

-Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children

-Undertake the role of key person as described in the policy

-Prepare and supervise activities

-Supervise and support children at all times

-Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff
and visitors

-Ensure that all children are kept safe

-Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns

-Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors

-Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and
carers

-Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained

-Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared
responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery

-Work as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained

-Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required

-Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager