Job summary Abacus Nursery provides day-care for children from 3 months to 5 years.
The ability to work as part of a team and a commitment to providing high quality childcare is essential.We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable Supply Childcare Practitioners to come and join our team.Previous experience of working with pre-school children is essential.
*Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route* Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to work as part of a team, supporting the provision of a secure, caring and stimulating nursery environment.
You will need to understand and work within the guidelines of the Ofsted Statutory Framework for early years and the EYFS.
You will need to carry out the duties of a keyperson in their absence, personal care needs of each child and education and development of the child.
Support the room team in providing a rich stimulating environment that is sensitive to the childrens cultural and individual needs and promote equality and diversity.
To follow policy and procedure of the Nursery and the Hospital trust.
There is a need to be flexible, adaptable and available at short notice.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees.
Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients.
Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications.
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Job description Job responsibilities To be flexible and adaptable,working as part of a team, providing childcare in the absence of permanentchildcare practitioners.To communicate on a daily basisto parents and staff about childrens welfare, development and health andsocial care.Work closely with colleagues andnursery manager to ensure the high quality standards are maintained.
This will be done on a daily basis throughmonthly staff meetings, quality improvement meetings and team meetings.To communicate effectively withchildren at their level in a calm, caring, reassuring manner.To keep the Nursery Manager/Outof School Co-ordinator informed of availability to work.To assist with the entire childs personal care during thenursery day, including feeding, changing nappies, or soiled clothing, specialdietary requirements/sterilization of feeding, and play equipment.Administrate medication to thechild as instructed by their parent/guardian ensuringthe correct storage and documentation procedure is followed.
Taking thenecessary action when a child becomes ill during the nursery day, seeking advicefrom a permanent room member of staff to decide at which point a parent shouldbe contacted.
Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with pre-school and/or school aged children.
Desirable Experience of working with a tablet/PC observation and assessment record system.
Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
Other Essential Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service working shift rotas and ability to work at short notice.
Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to lift and manoeuvre children throughout the nurserys daily routine.
Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
Qualifications Essential English and Maths GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent.
Desirable Level 3 in Childcare/Playwork Qualification.
Paediatric First Aid.
Food Safety Certificate Level 2.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of child protection procedures.
Knowledge of the Prevent Duty.
Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable Knowledge of the Ofsteds Statutory Framework for Early Years and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations relating to a childcare environment.
Knowledge of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.
Personal Attributes Essential The ability to maintain and enhance own skills and knowledge.
To be enthusiastic, creative, caring and friendly.
Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
Desirable Ability to use a computer based childrens observation and assessment recording system.