Nursery Nurses - Level 3 & Level 2
Salary - £25-28k
Location - North London
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced nursery nurse / practitioners Level 3 or 2. Qualified as a level 2 or 3 Nursery Nurse, you will be keen to develop your Nursery / childcare career whilst providing the highest level of childcare to support children's learning in the nursery.
Nursery Nurse Job Purpose
The prime purpose of the job is to work with Children and Families to deliver high quality sessions to enable them to access informal learning, play experiences and social activities which will empower and support parents/carers to become actively involved in their children's learning and development.
Nursery Nurse Key accountabilities
- To contribute effectively to the planning and provision of activities in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage Guidance to provide positive outcomes for children.
- Together with the Early Years management team, to be responsible for the safety, security, and well-being of staff through following best practice, policies, and procedures - dealing with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner and escalating/notifying managers where appropriate.
- To help children develop positive relationships with adults and peers to enable them to play and learn effectively and increase their self- confidence and realise their potential.
- To be responsible for developing and maintaining an environment that promotes physical, emotional, and social development for children of all ages and abilities, through a range of arts, crafts, games, and activities, both indoors and outdoors.
- To actively promote an inclusive environment for all children and families that reflects diversity and children' individual needs and ensure all children are effectively integrated into the activities.
- To provide objective and accurate feedback to parents and signpost parents/carers to relevant services to enable them to access relevant help and support.
Nursery Nurse Skills and experience
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Development & Learning.
- Experience of co-ordinating activities suitable for EYFS children.
- Experience of planning and supporting play provision supported by evidence-based approaches outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Post qualifying experience of working with children under 5 years of age and their families.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures.
- Understanding of the Ofsted Children's Centre requirements framework.
- Able to accept and respond to the varying needs of families in a non-judgemental way.
- Ability to communicate information clearly both orally and in writing.