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Job Title:  Nursery and Out of School Club Assistant

Reports to:  Nursery Manager

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning and play environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support management with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To:

Nursery Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To ensure the well-being of children at all times. To be vigilant and proactive in the approach to Safeguarding and adhere to the Safeguarding policy and procedures at all times.
2. Plan and provide activities (indoors and outdoors which support ‘active learning’) suitable to the age range of children attending in conjunction with other staff, following the guidance of the four themes of the EYFS (A unique child/positive relationships/enabling environments/learning and development) and the Playwork Principles. For assessment and record keeping, working a cycle of quality, observe, plan, do, and review to meet individual needs of each child.
3. You will also ensure the children are safe and secure checking the environment indoors and outdoors before children arrive and when they leave and support ‘safe risks’ within the learning environment.
4. As a child’s key carer, build relationships with children and their parents/carers. This will include planning time to work in small groups to really know and understand each child’s interests and act upon them.
5. To maintain children’s ‘Learning Journeys’ on your key children ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate to share with parents and outside agencies such as Ofsted.
6. Ensure ratios are adhered to at all times.
7. Work collaboratively with outside agencies and parents of children with additional needs to achieve full integration into the nursery and have awareness and act upon early identification of additional needs that some children may have. Therefore supporting their physical, emotional and intellectual development.
8. Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
9. Liaise with the Local Authority and other professionals associated with the Nursery.
10. Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery and Out of School Club, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the manager.
11. Participate training days which should be shared with team, knowledge implemented and impact monitored to improve quality of practice in the setting.
12. Work alongside the management and staff team to ensure that the vision and values of the company are fully implemented and upheld.
13. To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children, making sure room safety checks are done every day before the children arrive.
14. To ensure the company policies and procedures are fully implemented and followed in your area and across the nursery.
15. To ensure confidentiality of information received.
16. Model best practice in all areas of the curriculum.
17. To be an ambassador for the nursery and the company and to demonstrate loyalty and professionalism at all times.
18. To attend staff meetings and training as directed by the manager.

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

Job Title: Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Department: Kitchen

Working hours: 11:15am – 2:15pm Monday to Friday, all year round

Purpose of Post

The role would include collecting lunches from our Innsworth site and serve a healthy balanced diet for all children in the nursery, including those with special dietary needs. Prepare an afternoon snack and a nutritious afternoon tea, following a carefully planned menu. Organise and maintain a clean and hygienic working kitchen and up to date records.

Key Areas

1. Provision of food

2. Maintenance of a clean, hygienic work area and storage.

3. Involvement in preparation of nursery menu cycle, in conjunction with nursery management

Responsible To:

Nursery Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To ensure the well-being of children at all times. To be vigilant and proactive in the approach to Safeguarding and adhere to the Safeguarding policy and procedures at all times

2. To collect healthy, nutritious lunches from our Innsworth site (via car) for all children in the nursery within the timescales required by your manager and to clear and clean areas following lunch.

3. To clear up the kitchen and all crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment after each meal service.

4. To cook and prepare tea where appropriate.

5. To cater for all the special dietary requirements of children in the nursery.

6. To maintain and clean work area as required by the guidance in ‘Safer Food, Better Business’.

7. To follow guidance and advice from the Environmental Health Officer, ensuring a satisfactory outcome of all visits.

8. To ensure correct labelling of food and ensure adequate procedures for stock rotation.

9. To be flexible and interested in the routine of the nursery and to help out wherever possible, especially by providing meals and snacks on time.

10. To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fair, Christmas party, etc.

11. To be flexible within working practices of nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleaning of equipment etc.

12. Be aware of, and act in accordance with, company vision and values at all times.

13. Following all company policies and procedures within the nursery.

14. Be reflective and constantly strive to improve the service and care we offer, working as part of a larger team.

15. To respect the confidentiality of information received.

16. To be an ambassador for the nursery and the company and to demonstrate loyalty and professionalism at all times.

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:

1. An ability to prioritise effectively

2. Good time management

3. A positive attitude and commitment to the role

4. Full, clean driving license and car essential for this role

We are looking for applicants who are able to work 9am – 3pm full time.

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To ensure the well-being of children at all times. To be vigilant and proactive in the approach to Safeguarding and adhere to the Safeguarding policy and procedures at all times.
2. Plan and provide activities (indoors and outdoors which support ‘active learning’) suitable to the age range of children in your room in conjunction with other staff, following the guidance of the four themes of the EYFS (A unique child/positive relationships/enabling environments/learning and development). For assessment and record keeping, working a cycle of quality, observe, plan, do, and review to meet individual needs of each child.
3. You will also ensure the children are safe and secure checking the environment indoors and outdoors before children arrive and when they leave and support ‘safe risks’ within the learning environment.
4. As a child’s key carer, build relationships with children and their parents/carers. This will include planning time to work in small groups to really know and understand each child’s interests and act upon them.
5. To maintain children’s ‘Learning Journeys’ on your key children ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate to share with parents and outside agencies such as Ofsted.
6. Ensure ratios are adhered to at all times.
7. Work collaboratively with outside agencies and parents of children with additional needs to achieve full integration into the nursery and have awareness and act upon early identification of additional needs that some children may have. Therefore supporting their physical, emotional and intellectual development.
8. Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
9. Liaise with the Local Authority and other professionals associated with the Nursery.
10. Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the manager.
11. Participate in at least 4 days training a year which should be shared with team, knowledge implemented and impact monitored to improve quality of practice in the setting.
12. Work alongside the management and staff team to ensure that the vision and values of the company are fully implemented and upheld.
13. To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children, making sure room safety checks are done every day before the children arrive.
14. To ensure the company policies and procedures are fully implemented and followed in your area and across the nursery.
15. To ensure confidentiality of information received.
16. Model best practice in all areas of the curriculum.
17. To be an ambassador for the nursery and the company and to demonstrate loyalty and professionalism at all times.
18. To attend staff meetings and training as directed by the manager.

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

We have two Nursery Nurse/Nursery Assistant jobs available.

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To ensure the well-being of children at all times. To be vigilant and proactive in the approach to Safeguarding and adhere to the Safeguarding policy and procedures at all times.
2. Plan and provide activities (indoors and outdoors which support ‘active learning’) suitable to the age range of children in your room in conjunction with other staff, following the guidance of the four themes of the EYFS (A unique child/positive relationships/enabling environments/learning and development). For assessment and record keeping, working a cycle of quality, observe, plan, do, and review to meet individual needs of each child.
3. You will also ensure the children are safe and secure checking the environment indoors and outdoors before children arrive and when they leave and support ‘safe risks’ within the learning environment.
4. As a child’s key carer, build relationships with children and their parents/carers. This will include planning time to work in small groups to really know and understand each child’s interests and act upon them.
5. To maintain children’s ‘Learning Journeys’ on your key children ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate to share with parents and outside agencies such as Ofsted.
6. Ensure ratios are adhered to at all times.
7. Work collaboratively with outside agencies and parents of children with additional needs to achieve full integration into the nursery and have awareness and act upon early identification of additional needs that some children may have. Therefore supporting their physical, emotional and intellectual development.
8. Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
9. Liaise with the Local Authority and other professionals associated with the Nursery.
10. Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the manager.
11. Participate in at least 4 days training a year which should be shared with team, knowledge implemented and impact monitored to improve quality of practice in the setting.
12. Work alongside the management and staff team to ensure that the vision and values of the company are fully implemented and upheld.
13. To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children, making sure room safety checks are done every day before the children arrive.
14. To ensure the company policies and procedures are fully implemented and followed in your area and across the nursery.
15. To ensure confidentiality of information received.
16. Model best practice in all areas of the curriculum.
17. To be an ambassador for the nursery and the company and to demonstrate loyalty and professionalism at all times.
18. To attend staff meetings and training as directed by the manager.

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

We have two Nursery Practitioner jobs available.

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To:

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To ensure the well-being of children at all times. To be vigilant and proactive in the approach to Safeguarding and adhere to the Safeguarding policy and procedures at all times.
2. Plan and provide activities (indoors and outdoors which support ‘active learning’) suitable to the age range of children in your room in conjunction with other staff, following the guidance of the four themes of the EYFS (A unique child/positive relationships/enabling environments/learning and development). For assessment and record keeping, working a cycle of quality, observe, plan, do, and review to meet individual needs of each child.
3. You will also ensure the children are safe and secure checking the environment indoors and outdoors before children arrive and when they leave and support ‘safe risks’ within the learning environment.
4. As a child’s key carer, build relationships with children and their parents/carers. This will include planning time to work in small groups to really know and understand each child’s interests and act upon them.
5. To maintain children’s ‘Learning Journeys’ on your key children ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate to share with parents and outside agencies such as Ofsted.
6. Ensure ratios are adhered to at all times.
7. Work collaboratively with outside agencies and parents of children with additional needs to achieve full integration into the nursery and have awareness and act upon early identification of additional needs that some children may have. Therefore supporting their physical, emotional and intellectual development.
8. Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
9. Liaise with the Local Authority and other professionals associated with the Nursery.
10. Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the manager.
11. Participate in at least 4 days training a year which should be shared with team, knowledge implemented and impact monitored to improve quality of practice in the setting.
12. Work alongside the management and staff team to ensure that the vision and values of the company are fully implemented and upheld.
13. To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children, making sure room safety checks are done every day before the children arrive.
14. To ensure the company policies and procedures are fully implemented and followed in your area and across the nursery.
15. To ensure confidentiality of information received.
16. Model best practice in all areas of the curriculum.
17. To be an ambassador for the nursery and the company and to demonstrate loyalty and professionalism at all times.
18. To attend staff meetings and training as directed by the manager.

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

Purpose of post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
3. To supervise, lead, support and inspire your team members
4. To implement, monitor and review routines and procedures.
5. To co-ordinate and support their team in developing and delivering a range of activities for children in their care. This will include overseeing and contributing to planning for children’s interests and next steps to support progression.
6. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
7. To support your Manager with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the nursery.
8. To support your manager with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the nursery and in the absence of the Manager have responsibility for the day to day running of the Nursery.

Responsible to:

Nursery Manager/Senior Management Team

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To ensure the well-being of children at all times. To be vigilant and proactive in the approach to Safeguarding and adhere to the Safeguarding policy and procedures at all times.
2. Formulate and operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area to meet all requirements of the EYFS.
3. Ensure ratios are adhered to at all times.
4. Ensure that children’s records (Learning Journeys) are maintained, up-to-date and accurate by monitoring on a regular basis with support from Deputy and Manager.
5. To ensure Key Person systems are in place and parents know who are responsible for the main care and development of their children
6. Work collaboratively with outside agencies and parents of children with additional needs to achieve full integration into the nursery and have awareness and act upon early identification of additional needs that some children may have. Therefore supporting their physical, emotional and intellectual development.
7. Support all staff and manage your staff team consistently and fairly, including operating an effective and regular supervision system.
8. Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
9. Liaise with the Local Authority and other professionals associated with the Nursery.
10. Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the manager.
11. Participate in at least 4 days training a year which should be shared with team, knowledge implemented and impact monitored to improve quality of practice in the setting.
12. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the vision and values of the company are fully implemented and upheld.
13. To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children, making sure room safety checks are done every day before the children arrive.
14. To ensure the company policies and procedures are fully implemented and followed in your area and across the nursery.
15. To ensure confidentiality of information received.
16. To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring needs.
17. Ensure that you demonstrate loyalty and discretion and work with the Manager to promote the nursery and ensure your team do the same.
18. To attend staff meetings and training as directed by the Manager and to lead this when required.
19. Model best practice in all areas of the curriculum, to develop your staff team in their practice, helping them to build confidence.
20. Deploying staff and resources effectively
21. To keep up to date with current legislation and guidance and maintain a sound knowledge of the Company policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:

1. To be an inspiration leader and model very best practice.
2. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement.
3. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally.
4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
5. An ability to prioritise effectively.
6. Good time management and organisation skills.
7. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

Purpose of Role:

1. To provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursery

Key areas:

1. Develop routines to ensure that all areas of the nursery are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness

Responsible to:

Nursery Manager

Main duties:

1. Empty and wash out bins in all rooms
2. Tidy and dust staff room
3. Tidy and dust office and reception area
4. Vacuum all nursery carpets
5. Clean all nursery toilets and hand basins
6. Wash all hard floors
7. Wipe down surfaces
8. Clean skirting boards and window ledges as required
9. Damp dust where appropriate
10. Clean windows (inside) as required
11. Keep a check on cleaning materials and re-order via the Manager
12. Support nursery team with laundry duties
13. To sign in and out of the building
14. Lock the building securely
15. Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. An ability to prioritise effectively
2. Good time management
3. A positive attitude and commitment to the role
4. High standards in terms of cleanliness and the presentation of the nursery

Job Types:

Contract, Permanent (3hours per day 6pm-9pm)