Nursery Nurse

Nursery Nurse

Our Client are looking to employ Level 2 or 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse for their small quality Private Day Nursery and Holiday Club based in near Tonbridge, Kent. The Nursery Nurse must be passionate, enthusiastic and driven To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting

Key Responsibilities

• To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance.
• To help to set up for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session.
• To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child s needs are recognised and met.
• To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• To advise the Manager of any concerns, e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To take action to support the setting to achieve and maintain a minimum good Ofsted rating at the next inspection.
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
• To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
• To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 or 3 Early Years education and childcare qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Previous experience of working with young children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• An understanding of play-based approaches to children s learning and development.
• Experience of working with 2 to 11 year
• olds
• Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
• Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children

The successful candidate can look forward to a competitive salary with additional benefits such as a fun and friendly environment. With this, in-house training is provided with career progression opportunities and a caring manager who is easy to work with and appreciates the work that is put in. Also, a range of hours are available for both the Nursery and the Holiday Club

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then call Ollie or one of our Nursery Team on (phone number removed) or register your details by emailing your CV to (url removed)