Nursery Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner job description

Little Leaders Childcare

Responsible to: Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager

Job purpose:

To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery and to maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. Attend outdoor learning sessions through Forest school and Beach school and follow The Curiosity Approach.

• Level 3 Childcare - Preferred 
• IP4 1PD - IP13 9EE - IP12 1QQ - IP3 9SX - IP5 1JF - IP5 3SL

Main Duties:

• To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
• To share any child protection or safeguarding concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager or Safeguarding Lead.
• To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being. Interact with the children on an everyday basis. Using open – ended questions to help their learning and support the children throughout the day.
• To be a lead professional for an area of learning within the nursery.
• To act as a key person to a small group of children and to ensure their needs are reflected in the planning of routines and activities.
• To be aware of children’s special educational needs and to ensure you support these children effectively.
• To carry out at least one observation a week and record on next steps/wow board sheets and write up observations on Tapestry/Blossom on a weekly basis.
• To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their child’s needs, interests and progress.
• To change key children’s nappies (with current DBS).
• To contribute and attend his/her supervisions and appraisals.
• To contribute and attend regular staff meetings.
• To adhere to the nursery’s policies and procedures on confidentiality.
• To attend regular staff training and keep up to date with current good practice.
• To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Managers.