Nursery Practitioner Ilford, England
Job description
About Barley Lane Montessori Day Nursery
We are located on popular street of Goodmayes i.e Barley Lane. Established in 2010 by Barleymont Group of Nurseries, we are a 54 place nursery operating for 50 weeks of the year from 7 am to 7 pm.
About the role
At Barley Lane Montessori we are looking to recruit a Level 3 or level 2 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a high-performing, friendly team, with a passion for putting each child’s individual needs and development at the centre of everything they do. The Nursery Practitioner will provide high-quality care for all children in a fun and stimulating environment, while nurturing excellent relationships with parents and focussing on building the foundations of learning for every child.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead stimulating and educational activities that engage children while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage standards
- Support children’s social and emotional development through games, stories, music, and arts activities
- Support children’s learning development though reading, writing and numeracy work
- Monitor children’s food and drink consumption, feeding younger children and supervising older children during mealtimes
- Support children with personal hygiene including changing babies and assisting with toilet training when required
- Arrange and chaperone outdoor activities such as visits to nursery garden, local parks and outdoor games
- Act as a key person for one or more children, including monitoring their progress, maintaining detailed records, providing developmentally challenging next steps, and reporting to their parents and/or carers
- Ensure the safety of all children and report any concerns immediately to the management team
Candidate requirements
- Hold a Level 3 or level 2 Childcare qualification or above or equivalent qualifications like diploma in pre school practice or Montessori qualifications.
- Hold a valid paediatric First Aid certificate
- Experience caring for children under 5 within a childcare setting
- Thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding
- Exemplary knowledge of child development/EYFS
- The ability to communicate effectively with young children, colleagues, and parents
- Passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and exciting learning opportunities
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £9.50-£10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ilford, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Application deadline: 16/09/2022
Expected start date: 19/09/2022
