Nursery Practitioner

Job description - Nursery Practitioner 

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner 
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week 

Overall Job Role - Nursery Practitioner 

• Deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development, and care for children aged 0-5 years. 

• Support the Room Manager with the daily running of the room. 

• Ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff, and visitors. 

• Develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. 

• Act as a key person by observing, assessing, and planning for each individual child. 

Key Responsibilities of a Nursery Practitioner

• Work collaboratively as part of the team within your room and the wider nursery setting. 

• Support the Room Manager with the effective daily running of the room. 

• Maintain a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures, and expectations. 

• Act as an excellent role model for the staff team and children. 

• Take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety, and security practices within the nursery. 

• Assist in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with EYFS guidance for your key children. 

• Uphold the highest level of safeguarding practices, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. 

• Conduct observation, assessment, and planning for your key children, ensuring they are making progress. 

• Collaborate with outside professionals when required. 

• Build trusting relationships with parents and families. 

Qualifications (Essential) of Nursery Practitioner 

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent. 

• Knowledge of the Early Years Sector. 

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade A-C. 

• Paediatric First Aid (if the qualification was obtained after 2016). 

Relevant Experience and Skills (Essential) Nursery Practitioner 

• Experience working in a nursery or similar environment. 

• Previous experience as a key person. 

• Some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). 

• Experience working effectively in a team.