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Family run children's nursery, Brentwood, Essex, looking for full time level 3 practitioner
Main Responsibilities
Safeguarding
Promote and safeguard the welfare of every child at all times.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures and statutory guidance.
Recognise signs and indicators of abuse, neglect, exploitation and radicalisation, responding appropriately in line with nursery policies.
Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL's.
Maintain accurate, confidential and timely safeguarding records.
Ensure children are always appropriately supervised and cared for in a safe environment.
Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct at all times.
Contribute to maintaining a strong safeguarding culture across the nursery.
Teaching, Learning and Care
Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Plan, prepare and evaluate engaging activities based on children's interests, development and individual learning needs.
Support every child to make excellent progress through meaningful play and purposeful interactions.
Adapt teaching to extend children's learning and promote independence.
Observe, assess and record children's development accurately.
Key Person Responsibilities
Act as Key Person for a designated group of children.
Build secure, positive relationships with children and their families.
Complete observations, assessments and learning journeys.
Work in partnership with parents to support children's development, wellbeing and individual needs.
Identify concerns early and work collaboratively with external agencies where appropriate.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, health and safety.
Support children during meals whilst promoting healthy eating and independence.
Ensure dietary requirements, allergies and medical needs are fully understood and safely managed.
Follow all risk assessments, emergency procedures and infection prevention measures.
Professional Responsibilities
Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions and appraisals.
Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory safeguarding training.
Keep knowledge up to date with current legislation, safeguarding guidance and EYFS requirements.
Follow all nursery policies including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management, SEND, inclusion, confidentiality and data protection.
Promote positive relationships with colleagues, parents and the wider community.
Positively represent the nursery at all times.
Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.
Person Specification
The hourly rate will be dependant on age, experience, qualifications and repsonsibilities.
Essential
Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or recognised equivalent).
Minimum 1 year's experience working in an early years setting.
Current Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
Excellent understanding of child development.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
Understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe principles relevant to early years practice.
Knowledge of Prevent Duty, FGM, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and wider safeguarding risks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Commitment to inclusive practice and equality of opportunity.
Reliable, professional and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Passionate about providing outstanding outcomes for children.
Desirable
Recent Designated or Advanced Safeguarding training.
Food Hygiene Certificate.
SEND experience.
Behaviour Management training.
Experience supporting children with additional needs.
Safer Recruitment Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We operate a robust Safer Recruitment process and all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Enhanced DBS clearance with Children's Barred List check, online searches, references, qualification verification, identity and right-to-work checks.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.