NURSERY PRACTITIONER Holiday Provision This role is only for school holidays (not term time) full or part time Start date – as soon as possible Salary: based on experience and qualifications Howe Green House is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and follows safer recruitment practice. If called for interview you will need to bring your driving licence, passport or other photographic ID and original examination documents or certificates for verification. Online searches may be carried out as part of pre-recruitment checks for short listed candidates. The interview will also assess your suitability to work with children and will include questions relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Howe Green House School Howe Green House School and Little Oaks Nursery is a unique environment where children are encouraged, supported and challenged to find their love of learning and stimulate their curiosity of the world. Our small class sizes and outstanding wellbeing and pastoral care ensures children are not only known individually, but are truly understood and celebrated. The Howe Green House family is a remarkable and dedicated one, and the positivity, kindness and support between each member truly extends outside the school gates. The children at Howe Green House are immersed in an incredible range of opportunities and are encouraged to try everything on a journey of self-discovery to find their passions – developing resilience and confidence along the way. Our educational experience starts in Little Oaks Nursery, where the children explore their world and build their knowledge and understanding. These learning connections are then strengthened through the pre-prep and prep school where the wide curriculum allows them to develop their learning skills to be collaborators, problem solvers and decision makers. The children are able to move on to their senior schools of choice with great success and confidence. JOB DESCRIPTION NURSERY PRACTITIONERS FOR HOLIDAY PROVISION - IMMEDIATE START Little Oaks Nursery at Howe Green House School is offering an exciting opportunity for ambitious, motivated and professional Level 2 or 3 qualified practitioners to join our friendly and experienced team to work during our holiday provision. The Nursery provides care for children from 2 to 4 years old and offers a holiday provision out of term time from 7:30am until 5:30pm. The post requires initiative, patience, flexibility and a desire to become part of a happy and purposeful team. All applications should be made on our official application form, returned to Emily.b@howegreenhouse.org Deadline to apply: Early application is advised as interviews will be on a rolling basis. Referees for short listed applicants will be contacted prior to interviews. Responsibilities of the post: The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: ● assisting the Room Leaders with all aspects of provision ● supporting preparation of activities providing a safe stimulating environment ● assisting in supervising children at mealtimes, encouraging them to eat healthily and developing independence and social skills ● supporting in the provision of a safe, happy and clean environment ● being responsible for reporting all accidents, safety hazards or observations of children who are unwell ● meeting children’s personal care needs including toileting and nappy changing ● assisting in helping the children to sleep after lunch ● ensuring all health and safety standards are adhered to ● being fully aware of the safeguarding responsibilities of all staff at Howe Green House School and Little Oaks Nursery. REQUIREMENTS Requirements Essential / Desirable Education / Qualifications and Training Holds an Early Years qualification at level 2 or 3 Essential Skills and Experience Previous experience of working with children Essential A child-centred approach An awareness of and compliance with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection An interest in the development of young people and their needs Essential Desirable Essential A flexible approach to work load Essential Person Specification The ability to communicate effectively and politely The ability to work as part of a team Essential Essential