Job details
- Salary £27,550 to £27,560 per annum £13.25 per hour
- Role Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
- Hours Full Time
- Location Chester, Cheshire
- Job Reference Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Job summary
As a Nursery Practitioner, your role involves delivering exceptional care and education to children, ensuring they are in a nurturing and secure environment. You will play a vital role in fostering their development and well-being, while also maintaining clear and effective communication with both parents and colleagues. You will offer exceptional care and education to children, creating a fun and nurturing setting that inspires the children around you. We create a joyful and caring environment that encourages children to learn and grow. One day they might imagine being a pirate, and the next day, they could be a mermaid. Every day is a new adventure.
- To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence;
- To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning;
- To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional development;
- To ensure planned activities are drawn from children’s next steps, observations and interests as required within the EYFS framework;
- To support each child in developing self-esteem, confidence and feelings of competence;
- To provide a positive model of behaviour by treating children, families and one another with friendliness, care and courtesy;
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current issues, legislation and practices through attending regular training and workshops that promote personal and professional development;
- To be aware of hygiene standards and ensure that these are met
- To work collaboratively with fellow colleagues to create a positive, proactive and effective nursery team.
As a member of our team you will attract 60% staff childcare discount plus other benefits!
Skills / Qualifications:
- A suitable Level 3 childcare qualification
- recognised by the Department for Education. A good understanding of the EYFS Excellent understanding of the English language
- spoken and written A good understanding of safeguarding practices Previous childcare experience in an early year setting Cleared DBS check The ability to extend children’s learning
- through high quality experiences and activities Ability to manage a group of key children Good communication skills with both adult and children Be committed to reflective practice and self-development