Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 04 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Above minimum wage and pension contributions |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | LS15 7JY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Little Rascals Childcare Leeds Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
It is the practitioners Responsibility to help and assist the Senior Nursery Nurse in the day-to-day running of their room. In general, they must have a holistic view of the Nursery and maintain a happy and safe environment. The practitioner must remain loyal to the Company and report any cause for concerns to the Senior Nursery Nurse. Above all, the practitioner must work in a professional way, display a positive attitude, integrity and calm assurance at all times. The practitioner must always be aware of their role of responsibilities which include the following:
Duties
Parents/Carers
-To help and assist the Senior Nursery Nurse with the settling in of new children.
-Be aware of any problems and concerns and report them to the Senior Nursery Nurse.
-Establish and maintain good relationships with Parent/Carers.
-Always be available for support and advice but, always refer any questions you are unsure about to the Senior Nursery Nurse. Reassure parents when needed.
-Give detailed and accurate feedback to the Parent/Carer on their child’s day.
-Plan and attend termly parents’ evenings to discuss children's progress, likes and dislikes.
Children’s wellbeing
-Be welcoming to all the children and their Parent/Carers.
-Be aware of safeguarding and our policies/ procedures.
-Report any causes for concern involving children, parents or staff to the Senior Nursery Nurse and Safeguarding lead.
-Adhere to all policies and procedures. Completing our in-house training programme.
-Provide a caring and stimulating learning environment.
-Use skills of observation to assess the children within the EYFS, monitoring and recording their progress.
-Keep child's online profile up to date.
-Ensure the wellbeing & developmental needs of your Key Children are always met.
-Help ensure the Nursery always meets Ofsted requirements.
-Plan effectively for your Key Children so they can progress and achieve suitable next steps.
-Maintain Health and Safety Standards at all times.
Staff
-Work as part of a strong and loyal team.
-Help maintain high standards.
-Be available for support and advice. If in doubt refer to Senior staff.
-Ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident forms, online profile etc.
-Value and respect one another’s ideas.
-Follow and implement the Buddy system.
-Assist in planning and displays.
-Cover in case of absence.
-Be familiar with and put into practise all policies and procedures.
-Complete the inhouse training to silver level.
-Take an active part in events e.g. Carnival, Graduation.
Other duties
As required by Management in connection with the smooth running of the Nursery.
Duties
Parents/Carers
-To help and assist the Senior Nursery Nurse with the settling in of new children.
-Be aware of any problems and concerns and report them to the Senior Nursery Nurse.
-Establish and maintain good relationships with Parent/Carers.
-Always be available for support and advice but, always refer any questions you are unsure about to the Senior Nursery Nurse. Reassure parents when needed.
-Give detailed and accurate feedback to the Parent/Carer on their child’s day.
-Plan and attend termly parents’ evenings to discuss children's progress, likes and dislikes.
Children’s wellbeing
-Be welcoming to all the children and their Parent/Carers.
-Be aware of safeguarding and our policies/ procedures.
-Report any causes for concern involving children, parents or staff to the Senior Nursery Nurse and Safeguarding lead.
-Adhere to all policies and procedures. Completing our in-house training programme.
-Provide a caring and stimulating learning environment.
-Use skills of observation to assess the children within the EYFS, monitoring and recording their progress.
-Keep child's online profile up to date.
-Ensure the wellbeing & developmental needs of your Key Children are always met.
-Help ensure the Nursery always meets Ofsted requirements.
-Plan effectively for your Key Children so they can progress and achieve suitable next steps.
-Maintain Health and Safety Standards at all times.
Staff
-Work as part of a strong and loyal team.
-Help maintain high standards.
-Be available for support and advice. If in doubt refer to Senior staff.
-Ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident forms, online profile etc.
-Value and respect one another’s ideas.
-Follow and implement the Buddy system.
-Assist in planning and displays.
-Cover in case of absence.
-Be familiar with and put into practise all policies and procedures.
-Complete the inhouse training to silver level.
-Take an active part in events e.g. Carnival, Graduation.
Other duties
As required by Management in connection with the smooth running of the Nursery.