Job summary
To work under the guidance of the nursery management team and/ or other designated staff. To participate in the day to day operation and organisation of the nursery within agreed policies and procedures and to promote solid parent/staff relationships within the group. To work as part of a team, providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment within the Day Nursery for a group of children aged between 3 months and 5 years. To assist in the delivery in the standard of care and education which meets legislative requirements and allows children to develop to their full potential.
Main duties of the job
Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information
Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal.
Equal Opportunities
Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.
Health and Safety
All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trust's health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Infection Control
All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. Post holders must be familiar with the Trust's Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.
About us
You will be working in a welcoming but professional environment. Within a friendly staff team.
Opportunity for further professional development through training and yearly appraisals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To record any of the childs achievements in writing and by the use of photography and video in order to track their progress
- To co-operate with the whole staff team in daily tasks and participate in setting out and clearing away
- To be aware of all childrens health and safety in the nursery and share relevant information/concerns with the management team
- To respond immediately to any safeguarding concerns and report these concerns in accordance with the nursery policy and procedure
- To participate in in-service training.
- To be involved in all available activities in each area of the curriculum as appropriate to the individual child both inside and outside.
- To be available to discuss with the nursery manager, key worker partner, parents and outside professionals, all aspects of the childs development as and when required.
- To be involved in the development and independence of the child providing appropriate one- to-one support, flexible interchange with other colleagues when required.
- To attend regular supervisions with a member of the management team in order to provide timely updates on individual childrens development
13. To provide 6 monthly reports outlining childs progression and potential action plans in order to support childs ongoing needs and development
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To record any of the childs achievements in writing and by the use of photography and video in order to track their progress
- To co-operate with the whole staff team in daily tasks and participate in setting out and clearing away
- To be aware of all childrens health and safety in the nursery and share relevant information/concerns with the management team
- To respond immediately to any safeguarding concerns and report these concerns in accordance with the nursery policy and procedure
- To participate in in-service training.
- To be involved in all available activities in each area of the curriculum as appropriate to the individual child both inside and outside.
- To be available to discuss with the nursery manager, key worker partner, parents and outside professionals, all aspects of the childs development as and when required.
- To be involved in the development and independence of the child providing appropriate one- to-one support, flexible interchange with other colleagues when required.
- To attend regular supervisions with a member of the management team in order to provide timely updates on individual childrens development
13. To provide 6 monthly reports outlining childs progression and potential action plans in order to support childs ongoing needs and development
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NNEB/ B.Tec/NVQ3 qualification or equivalent Satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure Significant experience of working with children with additional educational and developmental needs (A/I) Working knowledge and understanding of Early years Foundation Stage and Welfare requirements Experience of fostering an inclusive practice and promoting cultural diversity Working as part of a large team
Desirable
- Current First Aid certificate Other relevant courses
Functional skills
Desirable
Qualification and Training
Desirable
- Qualification and Training
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NNEB/ B.Tec/NVQ3 qualification or equivalent Satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure Significant experience of working with children with additional educational and developmental needs (A/I) Working knowledge and understanding of Early years Foundation Stage and Welfare requirements Experience of fostering an inclusive practice and promoting cultural diversity Working as part of a large team
Desirable
- Current First Aid certificate Other relevant courses
Functional skills
Desirable
Qualification and Training
Desirable
- Qualification and Training
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).
