Job Description
Main Responsibilities:
- To ensure high standards in all aspects of care and development in line with the EYFS for all children attending the nursery
- To organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
- To assist in enhancing the developmental progress of all children
- To give support to all staff and students within the nursery
- To implement the daily routine within the nursery
- To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping within the nursery at all times
- To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the Nursery’s policies and procedures; ensuring that they are followed and respected at all times
- To promote a positive outlook whilst respecting the values and reputation of the nursery. This includes personal views that may impact the opinions of new or existing staff
Main Duties:
- To plan and carry out a range of exciting activities suitable for the age and development of children attending in conjunction with Management, Supervisors and Room Leaders
- To assist in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment for young children while in the care of the nursery: to ensure that all aspects of each individual child’s development are given full consideration, and support all staff to meet these requirements
- To be proactive in the process of activity planning, child observations and development records
- Keep updated with any changes to legislation, distribute and update where needed
- Recognise where and when change is needed discuss any ideas with Room Leader/ Lead Supervisor or Management when appropriate. Implement changes agreed
- To ensure that communication with children, parents and the staff team is polite, upbeat, enthusiastic and courteous at all times. To support all staff and engage as a team member
- To maintain confidentiality about all issues related to children and their families; you’re own, other staff and any management issues
- To act as a role model for all staff, including covering for staff study, holidays etc. Support and mentor colleagues who are also studying for NVQ childcare qualifications
- To work with individual children or groups of children providing a range of activities or experiences which will promote the development
- To provide additional support and activities which will meet the needs of children with additional needs
Personal Qualities :
- A happy, positive attitude and approach to work at all times
- Ability to use own initiative and common sense at all times
- To provide a caring environment for all children
- Ensure that everyone is made to feel welcome within the nursery: Children, Parents, Visitors and Staff
Skills Required :
- Patient
- Punctual
- Honest
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Friendly
- Caring
- Ability to communicate on all levels (to children, carers, parents and or guardians)
Future Prospects :
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship placement, you may be offered a full-time position subject to the needs of the business.
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