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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)
Company Benefits:
- Free Parking
- Hot drinks provided
- CPD available
- Pension
- Uniform Provided
