THANET EARLY YEARS PROJECT

DESIRABLE
Recognised Level 3 Early
Years qualification.(A/I)

GCSE Grade C Maths
and English or Functional
Skills level 2

Current paediatric first
aid certificate (A/I)

Food Hygiene Certificate
(A)
Post qualifying
experience  with a
supervisory level of
responsibility.(A/I)

Working knowledge of
the development of
children from birth to 5
years (A/I)

Thanet Early Years Project
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Nursery Practitioner Level 2

ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS
AND TRAINING

Recognised Early Years qualification –
Level 2  (A/I)

EXPERIENCE

Responsibility for the care of children in a
day nursery or similar setting for a minimum
1 year period  (post qualification). (A/I)

KNOWLEDGE

Experience of working as a key person for
children aged from birth up to 5 years. (A/I)
Sound knowledge  and understanding of:
-  The Early Years Foundation Stage
(EYFS) Safeguarding and Welfare
Requirements (A/I)  GDPR 2018

-

-

the development of children aged  up to
5 years. (A/I)

a child centred approach to the care and
education of all children with a reflective
and flexible attitude to supporting their
needs and further development.(A/I)

-  how to plan for children's individual

needs in line with the requirements of
the EYFS  (A/I)

-  procedures for safeguarding children

(A/I)

-  health and safety issues relevant to a

nursery setting (A/I)

-

issues relating to equal opportunities,
inclusion and anti discriminatory
practice. (A/I)

-
-  The SEND best practice (A/I)

-  Working in partnership with parents(A/I)

SKILLS &
ABILITIES

Ability to plan, provide and lead appropriate
activities for the children. (A/I)

Ability to reflect on own
& room practice.(A/I)

PERSONAL

To contribute to systems to ensure the safety
and supervision of all children within the
setting at all times. (A/I)

To  role model high quality practice and to
support other staff members.(A/I)

To  maintain records, write accurate reports,
complete children's learning journals and 2
year development checks. (A/I)

To maintain and develop effective
communication with colleagues, children,
parents/carers and others (written and oral)
A/I
Personal commitment to:-

•  achieving the highest standards of

early years practice (A/I)
•  ensuring inclusive and anti

discriminatory practice (A/I)

•  own professional development (A/I)
•  willingness to be flexible re working
hours as required to meet the needs
of the setting(A/I)

•  ability to lift/move nursery

equipment(A/I)

(A/I) –  criteria measured by Application
/ Interview.

Flexible approach
(A/I)