Job description
Nursery Nurse - Children's Day Nursery - Supporting Children with Additional Needs)
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Nurse to join our team that specialises in supporting children with additional needs. As a Nursery Nurse, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education for young children, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop in
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities and experiences that support children's learning and development.
- Work closely with the nursery's SENCo to support children with additional needs, including carrying out assessments and creating individual education plans.
- Establish positive relationships with children and their families, ensuring that their individual needs are understood and met.
- Monitor children's progress and report any concerns to the relevant team members.
- Ensure that the nursery's policies and procedures are followed at all times, including those related to health and safety, safeguarding, and behaviour management.
Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
- Experience working with young children in a nursery setting, preferably with experience working with children with additional needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive relationships with children and their families.
- Commitment to providing high-quality care and education for young children.
We offer a competitive salary, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive and friendly work environment. If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and have the skills and experience required for this role, please apply today.
To apply, please send your CV or give us a call on 01914873777.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.45-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Day nursery
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person