Full and Part-time Nursery Practitioners required - Uttlesford, Essex

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We are looking for a experienced and committed Nursery Practitioners to join our growing nursery.

Both Full and Part-time vacancies available

Salary £6.34 - 8.73 per hour depending on qualifications.

Term time only.

Responsibilities:

To follow the strong child-centred ethos of the setting, planning activities centred around the individual child.

To act as a key person for a number of children, carrying out observations and assessments, maintaining records of progress and liaising closely with parents/carers.

To promote positive behaviour within the setting focusing on the unique child.

To undertake the required planning, monitoring and assessment to the level set by the Nursery.

To encourage the development of independence skills.

To work positively within the team structure and be included in staff duty rotas.

To support and implement the policies and procedures of the Nursery.

Provide constructive feedback to parents about their child, and colleagues about their practice.

Ensure that each child is cared for to the highest possible standard with regard for their unique personalities.

Report any issues or concerns to management.

To be familiar with current OFSTED's Standards.

Keep up to date with relevant training.

Attend staff meetings, training days, AGM and parents evenings as and when required after work.

To support the work of the Management Committee (e.g. attending the occasional fundraising events)

Carry out any other duties as necessary.


Qualifications & Skills:

Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) or demonstrate a willingness to train to Level 3.

Sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS is essential.

Additional Information:

An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

Benefits

Uniform Provided, Regular CPD training encouraged.
Term Time only

A bit about Us.......

Our Nursery is a purpose built pre-school with large gardens set in a beautiful market town. We accept children from 2 years old. We are open during term time between 8am and 4pm. We are a committee run pre-school.

We are passionate about the importance of outdoor play, our large gardens which wrap around the Nursery building allow our children free access to the gardens throughout the day.

We are currently in the process of creating a Forest School area in our grounds.