Early Years Practitioner

We are looking for a kind, caring, enthusiastic practitioner to join the team here at Ninny's House. At Ninny's House, children spend the majority of their day outdoors; exploring, creating, playing and learning. Our unique countryside setting allows us to take full advantage of outdoor learning. Set in a rural location surrounded by unspoilt countryside, we provide an idyllic and safe haven for the children to play and learn. At Ninny's House we have a set of bespoke curricular goals, set around a framework of intention, implementation and impact. We utilise the countryside setting to encourage learning about the natural environment

Requirements; 

• MUST hold a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare (Willing to take unqualified if suitable)
• Full time (Flexible working hours) 
• 7.30 am - 6pm 
• All year round 
• MUST drive due to location or have a reliable commute to work ie; reliable lift 

Responsibilities:

• Take part in delivering the highest standards of care throughout the nursery 
• Be a “key-person” having responsibility for overall child's welfare and parent partnerships 
• Liaise with outside agencies such as Early Years Advisors and Health Visitors for the benefit of the children and nursery 
• Observe each child's progress and report on achievements and assist in maintaining records of each child’s day to day activities and development for parents using learning journeys 
• Develop positive relationships with parents/carer 
• Lead the supervision of children at play (indoors and outdoors) and at mealtimes 
• Lead the delivery of the EYFS framework 
• Lead the planning and development of inspiring, enabling environments where children initiate play 
• Complete daily checklists as required, such as room opening and close, outdoor, bathroom and kitchen checklists 
• Take a lead role in helping to provide an environment where children value and respect different cultures, religion, language and disability and ensure that toys and games reflect this within the setting 
• Ensure welfare and safeguarding children procedures are followed and you know what to do in the event of an allegation being made 
• Demonstrate a commitment to understanding how children develop 
• Be involved in fundraising events, assist with the promotion of the nursery, attend training events, open evenings and staff meetings and parents’ evenings 
• Undertake domestic jobs within the setting, such as preparation of snacks and daily meals, cleaning of equipment and nursery rooms · Ensure that you understand and follow the company’s policies and procedures · Be in tune with and meet children's individual needs at all times 
• Ensure every child feels safe and secure and that regular headcounts are completed when moving children around the nursery

ALL CANDIDATES ARE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK AS PART OF OUR SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES