ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Hold a minimum HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare
A current PVG and SSSC registration
Have knowledge of GIRFEC, Pre-Birth to Three and Child Development and be able to give examples of use in practice

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Our Early Years Practitioners are responsible for providing a high standard of learning, development and care for our children, which is steeped in the knowledge of attachment theory and early brain development. Supported by our Nursery Manager and Team Leader, our team will nurture environments that are emotionally and physically safe.

ROLE OF THE EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER:

To ensure our environments are safe, nurturing and engaging both indoors and outdoors
To meet with our families at drop off and pick up times
Provide a high level of awareness to transition periods and be responsive to the emotional needs of our children and families during this time
Plan stimulating and engaging activities for our children to thrive
Prepare lunch and snacks
Undertake risk assessments
Complete daily paperwork, including but not limited to, risk assessments, registers and room temperatures
Complete observations for our children and update our learning log system
Be involved in supporting new children to settle into our nursery environment
Complete home visits as and when appropriate
Liaise closely with our families, informing them of activities and exchanging information about progress