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Little Jannah Day Care Nursery is looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Assistant/Practitioner who is enthusiastic and team player. Little Jannah Day Care Nursery is registered for 22 children per day.
The successful candidate will have robust knowledge of the EYFS, strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The individual must be highly motivated, have a positive attitude towards working with children. The ideal candidate should have experience working in an Ofsted graded “Good” or “Outstanding” setting.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 2 or 3 qualification
• Evidence of ongoing personal development training
• Desire to continue with professional development
• Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate (Not Mandatory)
• Awareness of Health & Safety and practical Hygiene issues
• Experience of working in an early year setting

READ ABOUT SUE’S EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH US:

“I recently became part of the Little Jannah family as Deputy Manager- Maternity Cover and my experience of recruitment was very smooth and friendly from the initial phone call. The management team strive to provide a well-balanced friendly supportive team to care for the children.
The nursery has recently relocated and the setting is small and has a homely atmosphere which is unique. Staff are passionate about childcare and this is reflected in their everyday practice and rapport they all have with the families who use Little Jannah Nursery Working in a small family nursery is really nice and being made to feel so welcome and valued is rewarding and makes every day enjoyable with everyone at Little Jannah. Ideas and suggestions are valued from everyone and encouraged by the management team who are always responsive to this.
All children have their individual developmental needs cared for and each child has a keyworker who will work closely with parents to support their child and any concerns are addressed and discussed.
I really enjoy working with the Little Jannah family and every day is a new day with lots of fun and laughter”.
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* Please note that if we have not contacted you within 5 working days, it is fair to assume that due to a number of possible reasons your application will not be pursued further in this instance. We will, however, retain your details on our database and contact you with any suitable opportunities in the future.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
• To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journal and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
• To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
• To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre,etc.
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack or meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
• To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.

DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE:

The nursery is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm – 50 weeks per year.
Rotating shift pattern within opening hours