Training and Qualification

Providing a safe and stimulating environments for all children, ensuring the nursery room is fully appropriate for every child dependant on their age and ability To ensure all plans are completed and carried out appropriately within the given time, whilst evidence and evaluation must be documented. Apprentice Practitioners must assist in providing suitable activities and play opportunities both indoors and outdoors in order that children develop to their full potential; children should be scaffolded within their free play enabling individuality of learning To act as a key worker to a small group of children ensuring full awareness of each child’s personal and educational needs, which should be met at all times. This will include completing written developmental records, observations, reviews, IEP’s, personal details and planning with the guidance of the senior nursery practitioner To follow all relevant guidance regarding childcare and development To be actively involved with staff meetings and the reviewing of nursery policies, procedures, self-evaluation and action planning Documentation such as medicine, accident and health and safety forms must be completed accurately and immediately ensuring all such documentation is signed by a parent / carer on the same day under the supervision of senior nursery practitioner To be prepared for constant professional development, attend training, meetings and conferences All staff has a duty to safeguard and protect children from harm, neglect, and abuse; every person working with children must continually update their training and awareness of current practice In connection with child protection all nursery staff is responsible for the continuous supervision of all children; children must be supervised at all times in order to ensure their complete safety All staff members must follow and comply with nursery documentation Equality of opportunity for all within the setting is essential. All staff members must conduct themselves in a non-discriminatory manner; whilst any form of prejudiced behaviour will not be tolerated Room registers must be completed accurately and handed in to the manager at the end of each week; they must also be collected and used as evidence regarding the current children within the building during a fire/evacuation drill Staff members must positively communicate within both their own team of key workers and within the whole team; whilst any concerns, queries or problems should be immediately reported to the owner, manager or deputy-manager All apprentice nursery practitioners are expected to provide positive role-modelling for both the children and other adults Apprentice practitioners are expected to communicate effectively with parents and carers, acting friendly, approachable, confident and understanding is essential; whilst confidentiality must be considered at all time All areas within the nursery rooms, (both indoor and outdoor) reception and communal areas, cloakrooms and storage areas must be fully accessible to all children, maintained safely, and stimulating for children, parents and carers Demonstrate a positive approach and adaptability and willing to work in any area of the Day Nursery as requested to ensure service needs are met

Required Skills & Qualification

Communication skills, Team working, Creative, Patience, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Confidentiality, 1 years Nursery experience

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*/9 - C/4) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*/9 - C/4) EssentialOther Childcare Level 2 Qualification (Grade Pass) Essential

Apprenticeship Standard

Early years educator Level 3 (A level)

Employer

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

51 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PN

Provider

HAWK MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED