Job Description

NURSERY NURSE/ PRACTITIONER

35 hours per week, term time only, £17818 - £18337

Do you want to make a difference to our children's lives? Do you have a passion for outdoor learning? Are you able to work as part of a committed team to ensure all pupils? If so, you could be our next Nursery
Nurse/ Practitioner!

We are looking for a Nursery Nurse/ Practitioner, with a minimum Level 3 Early Years’ qualification. As a nursery nurse/ practitioner, you will support the nursery teacher in the planning and delivery of the early years’ framework, creating a stimulating and rich learning environment to support the development needs of all our pupils.

We can offer you:
● A friendly, supportive and happy work environment, with amazing staff
● An inclusive, caring ethos
● A supportive and engaged governing body
● A drive towards excellence
● Opportunities for professional development

If this role interests you, we would love to hear from you.

Leverton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, right to work in the UK, Online searches & DBS Check.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Nursery Nurse/ Practitioner

Grade Scale 3

Reports to Headteacher, Nursery Teacher

Job Purpose To work in partnership with class teachers to support social, emotional, educational and welfare needs of nursery/early years children in line with early years goals, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide a stimulating, educational and safe environment for children in which they can develop to their full potential
• Supervise pupils in their activities, at play and at mealtimes
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and their parents/carers

Duties

• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
• Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
• Provide support to pupils with particular learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties, have knowledge and make use of appropriate equipment/resources.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs ensuring access to activities through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• To assist in planning and evaluation of activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
• Monitor and record pupil activities, progress and development
• Assist with assessments and IEPs
• To support learning and development by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Attend parents evenings/meetings and provide information to parents, under the direction of the teacher, regarding their child(ren)
• Be involved in interviews/induction for new children
• Assist pupils with snack/meal times, including preparation of food, assisting with eating and clearing up as appropriate
• To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, personal hygiene, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid
• Escort pupils to their parents/carers at end of session
• To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate
• To assist with the display and presentation of pupils’ work
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
• To assist the teacher with training of student NNEBs

General

• Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development
• Attend relevant school meetings as required
• To respect confidentiality at all times
• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy
• The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications & Experience

Specific qualifications and experience:

• Successful recent experience working with nursery/early year’s children
• Level 3 Early Years’ qualification, NNEB or equivalent
• Good general standard of education

Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of Foundation Stage Curriculum
• Knowledge of assessment techniques for young children
• Understanding of child protection policies and procedures

Literacy

• Good literacy skills

Numeracy

• Good numeracy skills

Communication

• Ability to write reports
• Listening Skills
• Ability to exchange information clearly with children and adults
• Ability to express own views and opinions
• Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults
• Ability to consult effectively with children and adults
• Ability to motivate, encourage and empower children

Working with children

• Understand and implement school behaviour management policy
• Ability to manage groups of children, ensuring pupils remain on task
• Understand and support the differences in children and respond appropriately
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing the national curriculum and other learning programmes
• Understanding of different developmental stages and the impact of experience on these developments
• Understand the way in which play and games can support child development
• Understand and promote the value of emotional and physical wellbeing in children
• Take responsibility for own wellbeing

Working with others

• Ability to forge networks and links with internal and external partners
• Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
• Able to use appropriate communication styles
• Ability to build open and honest relationships
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Know when and how to seek support
• Knowledge of own position within a team environment and the boundaries which apply
• Ability to record and report observations in an appropriate manner
• Able to follow and give instructions

Responsibilities

• Ability to be proactive and initiate action
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Demonstrate creativity and an ability to resolve problems independently

General

• Demonstrate commitment to treating all people fairly
• Good understanding of Health and Safety
• Understand what is meant by safeguarding and the different way in which children can be harmed
• Understand and comply with children protection procedures
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 35 per week

Salary: £17,818.00-£18,337.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Maintained nursery school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waltham Abbey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Management (preferred)
• Nursery experience (preferred)
• Childcare (preferred)
• Nursery (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Reference ID: LEVERTON NURSERY NURSE MAY 2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023

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