Childcare Practitioner Level 3
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Childcare Practitioner Level 3
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a dedicated Childcare Practitioner Level 3 to work as a key-person providing high-quality childcare and education. The role involves planning and organizing activities, maintaining children's records, observation and assessment, and communicating with parents. The ideal candidate will have experience with the EYFS curriculum, a Level 2 qualification in Childcare, and a commitment to obtaining Level 3.
Main Duties
- To assist the nursery team in providing a friendly, caring, stimulating and relaxing environment.
- To ensure all daily routines are adhered to and plan, organise and carry out planned activities reflecting the EYFS.
- To settle in new children and provide on-going support under a key-person system, liaising with parents.
- To maintain children’s records and carry out observation, assessments and planning.
- To regularly display children’s work around themes.
- To assist in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy base room.
- To keep abreast of current issues and attend training as necessary.
- To contribute to and participate in team meetings/team activities.
- To ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To respect confidentiality within the setting.
- To communicate with parents and other visitors in a calm, friendly and efficient manner.
- To carry out any duties as requested by Room Leader Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager.
- To work as an active member of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team to promote and market the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s image, values, activities, and childcare practice.
- To maintain high standards of accuracy, data protection and confidentiality in record keeping.
Person Specification
Experience: Recent experience of working with children in a formal or informal setting, an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (New EYFS) curriculum.
Qualifications: Must hold a level 2 qualification in Childcare and commitment to obtaining Level 3; GCSE English and Math (C in each) or equivalent functional skills. Must be computer literate and conversant with MS Office.
Personal Qualities: A willingness to work flexibly, an understanding of the philosophy of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and to work within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s Equal Opportunity and Health & Safety Policies.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience of working in a nursery setting.
- Sound understanding of child development and of children's needs.
- Ability to plan and implement a pre-school curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities considerations.
- Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the early years.
- Ability to work with parents and families to encourage their involvement.
- Ability to effectively market the pre-school to maximise occupancy levels and fee income.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of equality and diversity issues.
- Ability to write clear readable reports.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of a parent-managed or parent-engaging across all age grouping.
- The ability to support children whose care and/or education is being transferred to another setting.
- The ability to liaise and communicate effectively with parents, professionals, volunteers and students.
- The ability to implement the Health & Safety policy within the Nursery.
- Demonstrable experience of working effectively in a team.
Terms and Conditions
Hours: 40 hours per week. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a criminal records check.