Nursery Assistant

Your Mission This is a summary of your job with us but as part of our team we expect that you will undertake other reasonable duties to ensure that your nursery is always the best it can be in line with our Core Values. As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner you will be role modelling your knowledge and best practice to colleagues. y skills through working alongside qualified practitioners who will be able to share best Care: We take care very seriously

• As a keyworker for a group of children you will ensure every individual child's needs are met, every day
• Safeguarding children is your priority making sure all children in the setting are safe and protected from harm
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Up against practices that don't support safeguarding or Our Core Values Service: We are an integral part of a parent's support network

• Get to know the families at the setting especially of your key children to create a trusting rapport with parents
• Update parents on their child's day and development with invaluable professional feedback
• Support parents with any SEN/ASL needs their child has or that are identified with respect, care and professionalism
• Be present at parents' evenings and open days to promote your nursery and showcase your brilliance and excellence
• Take responsibility for your role and aspire to

Being your Best at all times Quality: We set and maintain the highest standards it's what children and parents deserve

• Embrace and promote our Standards of Excellence in every part of your role.

Making our nurseries a great place to work, play and visit

• Take pride in your planning observation and assessment procedure, utilising UP so that children are provided with exciting development activities that are age and ability appropriate
• Adhere to our childcare policies so all settings are consistent and delivering high quality childcare & best practice always
• Attend training to ensure you are always up to date with curriculums / programme requirements in the nursery
• Be a key player to ensure the nursery receives excellent outcomes in internal audits and those of external authorities such as Ofsted, CI and CIW
• Show true professionalism in your communication style
• Ensure you understand and abide by HR policies and procedures at all times Value: We ensure that we provide outstanding value for money
• Create a setting that is clean and welcoming, with well-kept educational resources accessible for all children
• Work as a team to ensure effective communication with other employees & ratios are maintained within the setting
• Ensure that children's observations provide a detailed reflective account of the child's development and provide developmentally challenging next steps to extend their leaning ensuring they are given the best opportunities for the best start in life
• Ensure we encourage and praise children's development and achievements and share in their successes by creating an environment for learning that is relaxed and enjoyable always

Your Qualifications and Experience

• NNEB or BTEC Nat Dip or CACHE Dip in Childcare or NVQ level 2/3 or SVQ
• Previous experience working and caring for children under 5
• Passion to deliver high quality childcare and exciting learning opportunities