- Grade: Band 3
- Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £25,329 – £26,958 per annum
- Closing: 23/10/2024 23:5
Main duties of the job
- Encouraging all areas of the children’s development within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the appropriate activities, play opportunities and actions through imaginative play and innovative programming.
- Compiling and maintaining development records on children and report to the Team Leader at agreed intervals.
- Providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment at all times.
- Demonstrating good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area SENCO as appropriate.
- Being a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
- Working with Early Years and other professional teams to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education and to learn about current developments in childcare practice and policy.
The “must haves” for this role:
- NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of www.education.gov.uk
- An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protect
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene Certificate