Nursery Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Reigate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Nursery Nurse

Our Client is looking to employ an enthusiastic, passionate Nursery Nurse for their well-established Day Nursery based in Reigate, Surrey. The Nursery Nurse must be passionate, enthusiastic, and driven to give young children the best early years education and care needed for their development. With an early finish on a Friday as well as an extensive outdoor area to allow the children to take advantage of – this setting truly has it all!

Requirements:

1. Good communication in English in both writing and speaking
2. Experience of working with children ages 3 months to 5 years old
3. Be a key person with knowledge of Early Years Statutory Requirements through the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum by monitoring progress through observing, planning, and assessing children
4. Be willing to attend in-house and external training
5. Able to research to upgrade own knowledge of Early Years Statutory Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1. Be able to implement operational policies and procedures, adhere to them, and ensure relevant legislation is met.
2. Maintain and promote the provision of services of the day nursery, support and demonstrate inspiring and ambitious practice.
3. Respond professionally to complaints (verbal/written), recording and reporting to management and assist positively with any actions required.
4. Assist with Quality Improvement observations and inspections.
5. Adhere to room ratios in line with policy and rotas.
6. Ensure daily room registers and records of children in attendance are accurate.
7. Adhere to Health and Safety policies, completing risk assessments, hazard logs, and documentation as set out in the operational plan.
8. Participate in the emergency and security procedures such as emergency evacuation, door security, and e-safety.
9. Be alert to issues of safeguarding, ensuring that the welfare and safety of the children and adults is paramount, recording and reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Benefits:

1. Daily support and reflection
2. Generous Holiday Package
3. Teamwork and Collaboration
4. Competitive salary