Qualifications/Experience:

• NNEB, NVQ/CACHE/BTEC/Edexcel Level 3 or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of how children learn and develop knowledge of key worker systems and record keeping.
• Enjoyment of children, interest in their care, learning and development
• Ability to communicate well with adults and children
• Demonstrated knowledge of current practices, EYFS curriculum and statutory requirements
• Very good written and spoken communication skills for report writing, maintaining children’s records and learning journeys
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, safety and welfare
• The ability to work with young children and their families in a sensitive and positive way
• An understanding of the needs and expectations of working parents
• Demonstrated understanding of equal opportunities
• A commitment to keeping up-to-date with developments in early years care and education including attending training courses

Responsibilities/Extra Information:

• The preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child’s stage of development and interests
• To check daily that the premises are in good condition and that all services are functioning properly
• To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person
• To ensure meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing
• Washing and changing the children as required
• To ensure high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
• Ensuring a sick child is kept calm and warm and management is notified immediately
• To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
• To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
• To assist with the promotion of the exceptional standards of the nursery at all times to parent, staff and visitors
• To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside
• To undertake other such duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager/Room Leader.
• Undertake such other duties from time-to-time at the request of the Care & Education Manager

Contact:

Samantha Renshaw - 01753482510

Please send your CV/Application form to:

chalfont@buttercups-nursery.co.uk

Link to provider website:

https://buttercups-nursery.co.uk/