Job summary
To participate with the Nursery Nurses in the day to day operation and organisation of the nursery within agreed policies and procedures and to promote good 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
? Maintain and develop effective communication with colleagues, children, Parents/Carers, the Day Nursery Managers and other individuals to ensure professional standards are maintained.
? To ensure best practice by discussing and reporting matters of potential concern within the Day Nursery to the Day Nursery Manager on duty.
? To attend and participate in all Day Nursery meetings as requested.
? To demonstrate a flexible approach and adaptability and be willing to work in any area of the Day Nursery as requested to ensure that the service needs are met.
? To attend and participate in regular supervision meetings with a Day Nursery Manager and contribute to performance appraisals.
? To support students with guidance from the Deputy Day Nursery Manager.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a high quality childcare provision in partnership with Parents/Carers, whilst respecting and valuing various backgrounds.
Maintain observations of childrens play, behaviour and developmental progress, to inform future planning and to support children to reach their full developmental potential.
To participate in sourcing and purchasing suitable materials and equipment to support childrens development.
To ensure the close supervision of children at all times, throughout the Day Nursery setting whilst understanding and implementing Early Years Foundation Stage.
To be a keyworker for a group of children with the responsibility to work in partnership with parents/carers and the Day Nursery team to ensure a child centred approach.
To have an awareness of the dietary needs of all children in their immediate care.
To devise and maintain suitable routines in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage whilst considering the needs of children as individuals and as part of a group.
Maintaining and implementing all aspects of Safeguarding children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a high quality childcare provision in partnership with Parents/Carers, whilst respecting and valuing various backgrounds.
Maintain observations of childrens play, behaviour and developmental progress, to inform future planning and to support children to reach their full developmental potential.
To participate in sourcing and purchasing suitable materials and equipment to support childrens development.
To ensure the close supervision of children at all times, throughout the Day Nursery setting whilst understanding and implementing Early Years Foundation Stage.
To be a keyworker for a group of children with the responsibility to work in partnership with parents/carers and the Day Nursery team to ensure a child centred approach.
To have an awareness of the dietary needs of all children in their immediate care.
To devise and maintain suitable routines in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage whilst considering the needs of children as individuals and as part of a group.
Maintaining and implementing all aspects of Safeguarding children.
Person Specification
Essential. Desirable. Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Qualification and Training
Desirable
- Current First Aid certificate Other relevant courses
- Knowledge, Skills and Ablity
Functional Skills
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 Skill
Essential
Desirable
- Current First Aid certificate Other relevant courses
Person Specification
Essential. Desirable. Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Qualification and Training
Desirable
- Current First Aid certificate Other relevant courses
- Knowledge, Skills and Ablity
Functional Skills
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 Skill
Essential
Desirable
- Current First Aid certificate Other relevant courses
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
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).
