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Vacancies within the nursery

Pay

  • £8.60 - £11.98 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

  • Part-time

  • Contract

Shift and schedule

  • No weekends

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

Location

Thorney Island, Emsworth PO10 8DH

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Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Childcare

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

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Full job description

Nursery Practitioner

We are looking for a member of staff to join our team for a minimum of 6 months, to work with children from age 9 months to 4 years, along with primary school age before and after school.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated member of staff, who holds a level 3 (or above) childcare qualification. The successful candidate needs to be able to work on their own initiative as well as work as part of a team, showing flexibility while working with all age groups. They need to have a passion for working with children and provide activities to meet the individual needs of the child. Any SEND experience would also be a benefit for the setting.

Working hours will be on a shift basis to cover our opening hours. We are open from 7.30-5.30 Monday to Thursday and 7.30-3 on Friday (term time only).

Experience and qualifications will reflect in the salary offered.

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Job Description

To create effective planning that will challenge and stimulate the children using their interests and next steps.

· To deliver planning and activities with enthusiasm and knowledge to ensure best outcomes. To provide your primary attention to the activity and the children taking part whilst being mindful of other children within the room.

· To take on key worker responsibilities and duties to maintain high quality learning journals using the Tapestry system.

· To support the children during free flow activities and opportunities safely.

· To ensure children are prepared and equipped to tackle all activities; aprons/wet weather suits

· To create stimulating and challenging activities inside and outside that support all areas of the EYFS

· To have knowledge of the EYFS framework and attend training when required.

· To follow safeguarding procedures, policies and welfare requirements.

· To attend courses needed for professional development and to benefit the Nursery.

· To assist in devising children’s individual activities, evaluating and reviewing.

· To support children to access activities on offer.

· To complete additional assessment tools to best support children who are not meeting their learning goals e.g. speech trackers

· To develop positive relationships with children and staff to assist general well-being and calm & pleasant atmosphere within the Nursery.

· To evaluate activities on a regular basis and input into plans at staff meetings.

· To hold regular parent meetings to ensure the best outcomes for children

· To assist in the specific medical/care needs of children and complete medical records.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: £8.60-£11.98 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 38 per week

Benefits:

  • Childcare

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/10/2024
Expected start date: 05/11/2024

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