SS1 Nursery Practitioner

Southend-on-Sea
3 weeks ago
Applications closed

Pay Rate – Depending on Level of Qualification and Experience (Will be discussed with Manager)
The Nursery Nurse is responsible to the Manager and Deputy Manager.
Duties will include:
Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Nursery and compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Ofsted and the EYFS.
Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
Working as part of a team.
The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
The planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
Keeping of development records and observations.
Positive management of children's behaviour.
Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment.
Supervision and effective mentoring of Nursery Assistants and Students.
Providing a good role model for Nursery Assistants and Students and helping new staff to fit into the nursery.
Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
Supervision of meals and mealtimes and, where appropriate, preparation of babies' bottles.
Laundry duties.
Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.
Participating in regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings.
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Deputy Manager and Manager

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