Simply Education is looking for an experienced Nursery Practitioner to join a beautiful, independent school in Northampton. Based in a historic setting with over 30 acres of parkland, this is a wonderful environment to help shape young minds and provide them with a range of creative opportunities. The students are enthusiastic, well behaved, eager to learn and we are looking for a creative and dedicated practitioner to join our supportive and friendly staff team. This is a permanent opportunity with full-time hours, bundles of benefits and a wonderful team!
Key Responsibilities:
The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
The planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background: in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
Key Worker responsibility including the keeping of development records and observations.
Positive management of children’s behaviour.
Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment.
Providing a good role model for Nursery Assistants and Students and helping new staff to fit into the Nursery.
Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
Supervision of meals and mealtimes and where appropriate, preparation of babies’ bottles.
Qualifications Required:
Essential:
GCSE, O-Level or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
Willingness to take part in appropriate training and personal and professional development.
Desirable:
Educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support or any other relevant qualifications
Received training in specific aspects of SEN e.g. Dyslexia, Speech and Language and Auditory Processing Disorder.
School Benefits:
Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience.
Free lunch provided during Term Time by in-house chefs
Free parking on site (subject to availability)
School fee discount
Exclusive third-party discounts
If shortlisted, Charlotte will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process for the position. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview, and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks alongside completion of an application form.
All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an obtain a DBS with relevant checks completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of referencing