Nursery Assistant

There are many aspects to the role of a Nursery Practitioner. They work as part of a team to ensure high standards of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care are maintained within the settings.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will be expected to:

• Form bonds with all children in your care, and ensure that all their individual needs are met. Be aware of all individual children's specific requirements eg cultural, dietary, parental wishes.
• Interact with all children, and provide stimulating, age appropriate activities for them whilst in Nursery, whilst keeping them safe from harm.
• Observe and monitor children's development, and report any concerns which may arise.
• Care for children's hygiene ie nappy changing, assisting children when toileting if required.
• Ensure the highest standards of hygiene are met and maintained gloves, aprons, cleanliness of areas whilst being aware of child safety eg cleaning fluids etc.
• Be a positive role to both children and colleagues, in all areas.
• Have a good awareness with relation to Safeguarding, and ensure all Nursery policies and procedures are adhered to, reporting any concerns immediately.
• Have a good awareness of Health and Safety within the Nursery, and ensure all risk assessments are followed.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification
• Good communication written and verbal
• Basic IT Skills
• Paediatric First Aid ( Preferred but not essential)