Nursery Practitioner – Casual Bank Staff
QEGS BLACKBURN ACADEMY NURSERY LIMITED
Nursery
Full-time
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JOB DESCRIPTION Nursery Practitioner – Casual Bank Staff RELATIONSHIPS The Nursery Practitioner will carry out a supportive role within the Nursery team working alongside the Room Leaders and other Nursery Practitioners. At all times carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the Authorities Equal Opportunity Policy DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • To work under the guidance and supervision of the Manager/Deputy Manager and/or Senior Nursery Practitioners • To work closely in partnership with Nursery Practitioners in the team • To be actively involved in the planning, preparation and evaluation of the EYFS curriculum and to supervise the activities in progress helping the children to develop to their full potential • To work closely with the other members of the team in the general care and maintenance of the nursery building and equipment • To work with the staff in the observation and recording of the development of children’s individual progress • To play a part in the training of childcare students and students from the local community • To welcome and encourage parents’ involvement in their child’s development and develop close links with home and school • To help provide a variety of curriculum activities, which create a stimulating atmosphere where the children are able to explore, experiment and make discoveries during their play within a safe setting • To be aware of and familiar with the school and Authority policies regarding curriculum, pupils and staff. In particular, the Nursery Practitioner should be informed about Child Protection Procedures, Discipline Guidelines and Special Needs Policies as well as Aids Awareness, Accident Procedures and Health and Safety issues. Copies of all necessary documents are provided for staff • To further own interest and development with new ideas by attending staff meetings, courses and joining in service training • To be involved in any other duties, which may, from time to time, reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post • To undertake mandatory safeguarding and prevent training PERSON SPECIFICATION • To work effectively as part of a team. • To be an effective communicator with children, parents and staff, including taking responsibility for keeping abreast of current practice within the Nursery • To work in collaboration with other staff through staff meetings and whole school Inset • To be effective in all written communication including maintaining records, writing observations and contributing to report writing • To demonstrate initiative in planning to support development of whole child • To embrace the whole school ethos of ‘learning for all’ and be keen to develop own skills and knowledge. • To demonstrate a positive attitude including, the ability to problem solve. • To enjoy working with young children, providing stimulating activities to further their learning • To have knowledge of safeguarding in respect to young children and be keen to undergo further training