Nursery Nurse
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Saffron Walden
- Salary
- 18000.00 - 26000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 21 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 16 Feb 2021
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Nursery
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are currently recruiting for qualified Nursery Nurses to join our Bright Horizons Crocus Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool!
This is a full time position working 40 hours per week across Monday - Friday.
As a Nursery Nurse working with us, you can expect a competitive salary from GBP17,076 - GBP26,000 per annum (DOE), excellent training and development as well as a caring and passionate place to work.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To deliver a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in our nursery alongside keeping everyone safe
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs
* Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs
* Make accurate and effective assessments which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child by effective delivery of the key person approach
* Ensuring an enabling environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children in both the indoor and outdoor area as a continuous provision
* Ensure that British Values are incorporated and demonstrated through Early Years Foundation Stage learning and play
* Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures
* Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered whilst also meeting the external legislation and guidelines from our governing bodies
* Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours
* Continually work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children ensuring a diverse and inclusive approach is maintained at all times
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication at all levels
* Attend staff meetings and training sessions for continuous professional development
* Demonstrate the HEART principles in everyday working life
* Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation
* To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and the broader business.
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL):
* Experience of working within the Early Years Sector
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE):
* Previous experience of working as a key person
* Specific experience of working with 0-2 year age range
KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL):
* Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
KNOWLEDGE (DESIRABLE):
* Early years curriculum
* Basic understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
* Basic understanding of wider legislative requirements for working with children
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL):
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing things
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (DESIRABLE):
* Child Protection
* Genuine desire and passion for ongoing learning and development
QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL):
* Full and relevant Level 2/3 Childcare qualification
* Current Paediatric First Aid if qualified after 30/06/2016
QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRABLE):
* Paediatric First Aid
We look forward to receiving your application
This is a full time position working 40 hours per week across Monday - Friday.
As a Nursery Nurse working with us, you can expect a competitive salary from GBP17,076 - GBP26,000 per annum (DOE), excellent training and development as well as a caring and passionate place to work.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To deliver a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in our nursery alongside keeping everyone safe
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs
* Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs
* Make accurate and effective assessments which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child by effective delivery of the key person approach
* Ensuring an enabling environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children in both the indoor and outdoor area as a continuous provision
* Ensure that British Values are incorporated and demonstrated through Early Years Foundation Stage learning and play
* Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures
* Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered whilst also meeting the external legislation and guidelines from our governing bodies
* Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours
* Continually work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children ensuring a diverse and inclusive approach is maintained at all times
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication at all levels
* Attend staff meetings and training sessions for continuous professional development
* Demonstrate the HEART principles in everyday working life
* Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation
* To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and the broader business.
EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL):
* Experience of working within the Early Years Sector
EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE):
* Previous experience of working as a key person
* Specific experience of working with 0-2 year age range
KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL):
* Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
KNOWLEDGE (DESIRABLE):
* Early years curriculum
* Basic understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
* Basic understanding of wider legislative requirements for working with children
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL):
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing things
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (DESIRABLE):
* Child Protection
* Genuine desire and passion for ongoing learning and development
QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL):
* Full and relevant Level 2/3 Childcare qualification
* Current Paediatric First Aid if qualified after 30/06/2016
QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRABLE):
* Paediatric First Aid
We look forward to receiving your application