Job Description
Job Details:
Job Title: Part Time Nursery Practitioner - Qualified - 11-2pm
Reports to: Room Manager
Sunshine Montessori is a warm and friendly team of dedicated educationalists. We believe that the early years form the most important time in which to establish the fundamentals within a child that sets them up for life. We want every child in our care to become a confident, curious and resilient individual.
We believe that the purpose of every practitioner in Sunshine Montessori is to enable children to fulfil their greatest potential. We are looking for individuals who care deeply about children and who are also lifelong learners themselves.
Day to day you will:
- Be responsible for the delivery of outstanding care and education for children
-Be comfortable with all ages in the setting to cover and support where required.
- Supporting children at meal times, providing quality care, supporting children with sleep times, intimate care such as toileting and nappies, maintaining ratio and health and safety in the room.
- Innovate with activities and constantly challenge your children's learning and development
- Understand and implement policies and have a confident of safeguarding and EYFS requirements
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with children, parents and staff.
Health & Safety
- Respond to, and report health and safety issues as and when they arise.
- Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness/tidiness within the nursery
- Carrying out health and safety checks in line with Company Policy.
- Follow control measures detailed within Company Risk Assessments.
Selection Criteria
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Qualification Requirements is dependant on the needs of the nursery.
- Experience of working with children between the age of 3 months – 5 years.
- Experience of working in partnership with parents with the ability to sensitively and professionally handle any difficult/challenging situations.
- A working knowledge of health and safety within a childcare environment, how to risk assess and take action to reduce potential for accidents/injury.
- An understanding of the EYFS and Statutory Framework.
- In line with the Statutory Framework, all staff must have sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of children.
Person Specification
- Strong communication skills are essential, both verbal and written.
- Ability to use own initiative, always prioritising the needs of the children.
- Interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff and parents.
- Ability to cope with change in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Ability to work under pressure and with ever changing priorities is essential.
- A kind, caring and nurturing individual who acts as a positive role model for children.
Hours can be flexible based on the right candidate.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £9,000.00-£12,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- HIGH WYCOMBE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid level 2 or 3 childcare qualification or above?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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