Job Role- Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
- To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for children placed in the Day Nursery
- To ensure the Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed by all staff and users
- To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Manager
- To give support to other personnel within the Day Nursery
- To implement the daily routine in the base room ensuring all requirements of the Statutory Framework are being met.
- To act as a key person, providing professional support to parent/ carer and other staff in conjunction with the manager.
- To establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment throughout the centre.
- To be aware of social, intellectual, physical and emotional wellbeing of the children and provide appropriate fun and stimulating experiences to encourage independence and child initiated learning to take place.
- To participate in curriculum planning and implementation providing an effective learning environment, meeting OFSTED requirements and the EYFS.
- To provide a safe and stimulating environment that makes children, parents/ carers and students feel happy, safe, comfortable and valued.
- As a key person, update allocated individual development records, maintaining confidentiality at all times such as assessment records and children’s Care Plans.
- To assist in the observation and training of students on placement. To undertake appropriate continuous professional development and participate in team meetings such as staff and room meetings within and outside working hours.
- Be responsible for updating registers, activity plans, accident records etc.
- Carry out administration tasks as appropriate such as answer telephone calls Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
- Administer first aid and administer prescription medication when necessary following set guidelines within the appropriate policies and procedures.
- To work within agreed policies and procedures.
- Encourage parental involvement and support for the nursery