Nursery Practitioner

Overview

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our hard-working and inclusive team. South Lee Prep School & Nursery is a forward-thinking school that is always looking for ways to enhance learning and ignite intellectual curiosity in our children. We want them to become independent learners, to ask questions, to challenge what they already know, to learn new ways of thinking and to be the best they can possibly be. We also want them to learn who they are and how to be resilient and happy in their own skin.

Person Specification

Attributes of a successful candidate:
• Confidence, warmth, sensitivity, reliability, flexible and enthusiasm
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people
• Good interpersonal skills and sense of humour
• Excellent knowledge of child development
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Good personal organisation e.g., time management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to show initiative in a range of situations
• Ability to work with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to interact positively with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Experience of planning as part of a team
• Inclusive, kind and empathetic
• Good understanding of school and nursery policies and procedures relating to health
and safety, behaviour, attendance, equal opportunities and child protection
• Good understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and the related assessments
• Good understanding of child development and learning

Additional desirable skills & experience:
• Good I.C.T. skills
• Current experience in a nursery setting.

Essential
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years (or willing to train)
• Good numeracy and literacy skills, preferably to GCSE Grade 4 minimum or equivalent
• Ability to use ICT effectively
Desirable
• A paediatric first aid qualification

Key Responsibilities

1) Support for Pupils
• Develop a positive and supportive relationship with pupils
• Be aware of the differing needs of pupils
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, particularly those with special
needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Have high expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to parents in relation to their child’s daily care and progress
2) Support for the Room

• Have a sound knowledge and/or experience of the EYFS

• Use strategies, to support pupils

• Planning of learning activities

• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record progress as directed

• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers

• Take responsibility for the logging information on Tapestry

• Assist with Forest School sessions

3) Support for the Curriculum
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities adjusting activities according to
pupil age.
• Undertake programmes of intervention, recording achievement and progress and
feeding back to the Nursery Manager
• Support the use of ICT in learn
• Display and presentation of learning cues and pupils work inside and outside of the
classroom environment, as required
4) Support for the School
• Undertake training and CPD as required
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required, at times, outside of her working hours.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunch time as required
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
• Be a role model for pupils and colleagues in terms of behaviour and attitude
• Be punctual and professional at all times
• Maintain confidentiality

Salary & Benefits

Salary dependant on individual.

Collaborative and supportive work environment
Company pension contributions
Competitive salary and school fee discount
Continuing professional development opportunities, including allocated Staff INSET days for professional development.
Staff well- being sessions at our onsite gym
Option for free hot lunch each day
Free hot drinks and staff breakfast on a Friday
Discounts on hire of facilities
Discounts on selected local shops
On-site parking available
20 days plus bank holidays (we are also closed on Christmas Eve – New Year as extra holiday entitlement)

Terms of Employment

• A full-time, permanent role: 40 hour working week (working between 8am to 6pm over four or five days as agreed in discussion with the Nursery Manager) with half an hour paid lunchtime.
• This job description may be amended to meet the demands of the school.

Location

South Lee Prep School & Nursery
Nowton Road
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2BT