Job summary
Are you an experienced and passionate childcare worker who would like to work within a large thriving childcare setting? Then this could be the role for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time and part time level 3 qualified practitioners to work at both of our Sheffield Teaching Hospital sites across the city.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to working in our nursery. They must be knowledgeable in the EYFS standards and keen to support our children in a safe and caring environment to grow and develop within their own potential.
The role includes the organisation and preparation of activities and resources to challenge children's learning opportunities. Also developing and maintaining good relationships with parents.
Main duties of the job
To provide an interesting and stimulating environment which is well organised and facilitates independence and resourcefulness for the children. To develop quality activities and role play situations, inside and outside which provide an interesting, inclusive and stimulating environment.
To provide excellent care and educational opportunities for the children within your care.
To contribute in the collection of resources in the nursery. To ensure that resources are organised and prepared accordingly.
To plan and implement activities and experiences which are appropriate for children of all ages and stages of development using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted guidelines.
To organise the preparation of children's work for display, ensuring that it is well presented and promotes self-esteem.
To provide information displays for parents and carers.
Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to Level 2 as evidenced by: NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent
- General IT Skills
Desirable
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene certificate
- Safeguarding certificate
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within a Day Care/childcare setting
- Relevant experience in EYFS and curriculum planning
- An awareness of child development and Health & Hygiene
- Some knowledge on Safeguarding Children
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Patients First - An interest in working with children and their families within a childcare setting.
- Ability to provide good quality care with compassion, commitment and competence.
- Respectful - An understanding of the importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the needs of children and their families and providing care whilst maintaining dignity.
- Ownership - Accuracy & attention to detail
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- Effective organisational skills
- Unity - Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work in partnership with parents and any outside agencies in a professional manner.
- Deliver - Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Nursery Practitioner.
- Understanding the requirements of confidentiality in a Childcare setting
Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training as required by the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to Level 2 as evidenced by: NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent
- General IT Skills
Desirable
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene certificate
- Safeguarding certificate
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within a Day Care/childcare setting
- Relevant experience in EYFS and curriculum planning
- An awareness of child development and Health & Hygiene
- Some knowledge on Safeguarding Children
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Patients First - An interest in working with children and their families within a childcare setting.
- Ability to provide good quality care with compassion, commitment and competence.
- Respectful - An understanding of the importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the needs of children and their families and providing care whilst maintaining dignity.
- Ownership - Accuracy & attention to detail
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- Effective organisational skills
- Unity - Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work in partnership with parents and any outside agencies in a professional manner.
- Deliver - Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Nursery Practitioner.
- Understanding the requirements of confidentiality in a Childcare setting
Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training as required by the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
