Is it your goal to provide a stimulating and engaging learning experience with excellent childcare in a safe, secure and happy environment? Nester Rising are looking for a level 2 qualified practitioner to progress on to a level 3 apprenticeship. We will consider supporting a great level 2 apprentice as well, if you have the right qualities. We provide uniform and great career development. apply today!
Neter Rising is a childcare service dedicated to nurturing children's growth through play, learning, and cultural pride.
If you are new to childcare or have a level 2 qualification in Early Years and want to progress onto a level 3 apprenticeship, then Nester Rising have the opportunity for you.
Main Duties
Working with Children and the Curriculum:
• To facilitate fun, age-appropriate play and learning opportunities
• To ensure that the children’s learning, development and care needs are continually met
• To know about the seven areas of learning from the EYFS Framework and use these to enhance children’s play
• To supervise outdoor play activities in all weathers
• To contribute towards the planning, preparation and delivery of an engaging curriculum
• To observe children and monitor their progress
• To support inclusivity, ensuring that all children’s needs are being met equally, regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity, age, needs and abilities
• To be aware of any special needs that children may have and share this information confidentially with other members of staff, as detailed in the employer’s policies
• To be in sole charge of children, as required (maximum of two hours per day, within legal ratios)
Working with Parents and Colleagues:
• To share details key to children’s learning, progress and next steps with other staff members and the children’s parents/carers
• To work alongside other colleagues, communicating in a friendly and sensitive manner
• To demonstrate a professional attitude when communicating with parents/carers and colleagues
Safeguarding/Health and Safety:
• To follow the setting’s safeguarding procedures so that children are kept safe and well
• To share any safeguarding concerns immediately with the setting’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• To keep all children safe and healthy through adequate supervision, as well as following policies and procedures
• To meet children’s dietary needs, including allergies, by preparing appropriate, healthy snacks, meals and drinks
• To help ensure all toys and equipment are kept safe and clean
Paperwork/Admin:
• To be fully aware of the employer’s policies and procedures and adhere to them at all times
• To complete any necessary paperwork/admin, as required by the employer
• To observe and feed back on children’s learning and progress, including contributing towards 2-year-old progress checks
Other Duties:
• To perform any other duties deemed necessary by the employer on a daily basis
