Early Years Practitioner- Coram's Fields Nursery

We are looking for an exceptional individual to become part of our dedicated team, to help deliver high quality childcare within our setting, playing an important role in the continuing growth and development of the Nursery.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To work as part of the Nursery team to effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interests of children in the setting are met.
2. To plan and provide a safe, stimulating, rich learning environment which recognises the individual needs of the child.
3. To maintain accurate records of key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers, and other key adults in the child’s life.
4. To reflect the importance of practitioner input to the senior staff team, to support the continual development of the setting.
5. To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day to day caring and the identification of early learning needs.
6. To be responsible for reporting any concerns regarding the welfare and safety of the children in the nursery.
7. To work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure the ethos and values of Coram’s Fields are upheld at all times.
8. To plan and supervise a range of outings for the children.
9. To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.
10. To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness and maintained at all times.

1. To attend regular supervision and appraisal meetings
2. To attend training as and when required - as per the requirements of the role
3. To undertake such general duties as may be necessary from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the Nursery and Drop In Service.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years and Childcare
• Minimum Level 1 Safeguarding Training
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within an Ofsted registered childcare setting.
• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Application form and Experience of planning a diverse programme of activities for children in line with the EYFS curriculum
• Experience of working in partnership with parents, achieving and maintaining excellent working relationships.
• Intuitive in your ability to identify the needs of the young people and creative in your responses to these needs
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of working documents relevant to Early Years such as EYFS, SEN, Safeguarding, and Childcare Act 2006.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• Demonstrable understanding of the role of parents/carers and the wider family network in the development of the child.
• Energy, enthusiasm, tenacity and initiative A strong desire to learn and develop