Ref: 030624: Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Job Role:

Main Duties:

1. As part of a team to plan and carry out a range of activities suitable for the age/development stage of the children you have responsibility for within your key person role.
2. To implement The Early Years Foundation stage and to have regard for the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, also taking into consideration Change for Children and Every Child Matters.
3. To give and receive regular feedback to team members to promote professional development and enhance “best practice” within the team.
4. To make written observations and assessments for the children you are responsible for within your area, to inform the planning and to use in their profiles.
5. To liaise with parents and carers to share information relating to individual children and their development.
6. Keep confidential any information regarding the children, their families or staff which is learnt as part of the job.
7. To effectively safeguard and protect children within the Nursery and Pre-School, following the appropriate policies and procedures.
8. To implement the Pre-School and Nursery Policies and Procedures.
9. Advise the Pre-School and Nursery Manager of any matters requiring attention, i.e. concerns about a child, childcare standards or equipment needing repair or replacement.
10. To work consistently with the ethos, which is set out in the Constitution and Team Charter.

Other Duties:

1. Undertake some domestic tasks within the setting such as cleaning equipment and preparing snacks and meals in line with Health and Safety legislation.
2. Prepare and fully set out playrooms before the children arrive and clear away after the children and parents leave.
3. Attend meetings.
4. Attend relevant external meetings and courses as directed by the Pre-School and Nursery Manager or Committee.
5. Look upon the setting as a “whole”, offer help and support whilst constantly being aware of the needs of the children.
6. To undertake such additional duties to the level of the post as may be required from time to time.

Candidates
Essential Criteria.

1. Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Early Years Education.
2. Experience of working in a day nursery with children aged between birth to 5 year. Having a working knowledge of the EYFS, including planning the curriculum and assessment of children’s progress according to their age and developmental stage.
3. Experience of having responsibility for key areas of practice or age group.
4. Direct experience of ensuring a safe accessible and stimulating environment.
5. An understanding of child development and how it is nurtured through play.
6. Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative to create a high quality, caring environment.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, other staff and professionals both verbally and in writing.
8. Enthusiasm for working with children and parents.
9. Ability to work flexibly (e.g. within other areas of organisation) when required.
10. Ability to work consistently with the ethos, which is set out in the Constitution and Team Charter.

Qualifications and experience required:

Desirable Criteria:

1. Child Protection training.
2. Pediatric First Aid Certificate.
3. An awareness of manual handling techniques.
4. Experience of the requirements of the OFSTED inspection processes.

Hours, Contract and Pay:

• 40 hours per week over 4 days (8.00am – 6.00pm)
• Permanent
• £13.00 per hour

Applications:

Contact us on preschoolnursery@stmichaelsbristol.org or 0117 9236395

Applications will be reviewed as and when received.